Music Directors and Composers (27-2041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		110
Mean wage		$37.99
Entry wage		$18.36
10th percentile wage		$18.37
50th percentile wage		$26.56
90th percentile wage		$63.41

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	30	31.3%
Educational Services	30	30.0%
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	20	18.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	30	$48.56
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	30	$32.25
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	20	$25.18

Music Directors and Composers (27-2041)

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$26.56		$31.03		-$4.47
2021	$25.64	+3.6%	$29.95	+3.6%	-$4.31
2020	$24.97	+2.7%	$29.17	+2.7%	-$4.20
2019	$24.46	+2.1%	$28.58	+2.1%	-$4.11
2018	$23.90	+2.3%	$27.92	+2.3%	-$4.02
2017	$23.39	+2.2%	$27.33	+2.2%	-$3.93
2016	$22.91	+2.1%	$26.76	+2.1%	-$3.85
2015	$22.47	+1.9%	$26.25	+1.9%	-$3.78
2014	$22.02	+2.1%	$25.72	+2.1%	-$3.70
2013	$21.62	+1.8%	$25.26	+1.8%	-$3.63
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.56		$24.37		$2.19
2021	$25.64	+3.6%	$23.42	+4.0%	$2.21
2020	$24.97	+2.7%	$22.62	+3.5%	$2.35
2019	$24.46	+2.1%	$21.98	+2.9%	$2.48
2018	$23.90	+2.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	$2.56
2017	$23.39	+2.2%	$20.73	+2.9%	$2.67
2016	$22.91	+2.1%	$20.24	+2.4%	$2.66
2015	$22.47	+1.9%	$19.73	+2.6%	$2.74
2014	$22.02	+2.1%	$19.31	+2.2%	$2.71
2013	$21.62	+1.8%	$18.96	+1.9%	$2.66

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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