What are the main factors that influence a Composer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Composer's salary?

A Composer's salary grows with experience: a Composer (0-3 years)earns $46,625, a Games Manager (3-5 years)earns $75,816, a Games Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $109,738,

What are the highest paying states for a Composer?

Composer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Composer roles are District of Columbia $50,303, California $50,112, Massachusetts $49,445. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Composer roles make?

Salaries for Composer level roles vary by specialization: Music Composer: $69,436; Video Game Composer: $67,008; Film Composer: $56,056; Music Director Or Composer: $49,539.

Composer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Composer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Composer in Rhode Island is $47,105 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Composer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,561
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,789 to $53,625
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,950

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Composer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,625	$4,469	$1,031	$26
Average	$47,105	$3,925	$906	$23
25th Percentile	$41,789	$3,482	$804	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Composer Salaries

A Composer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Composer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Composers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,303.
California: $50,112.
Massachusetts: $49,445.

District of Columbia $50,303 California $50,112 Massachusetts $49,445 Washington $49,263 New Jersey $49,245 Alaska $49,181 Connecticut $48,554 New York $48,300

Hawaii $47,486 Rhode Island $47,105 Maryland $46,846 Minnesota $46,491 Colorado $46,355 Illinois $46,310 Oregon $46,137 Delaware $46,010

New Hampshire $45,930 Virginia $45,751 Pennsylvania $45,228 Nevada $44,965 North Dakota $44,879 Michigan $44,742 Wisconsin $44,692 Vermont $44,592

Texas $44,315 Maine $44,297 Arizona $44,270 Ohio $44,238 Georgia $43,820 Indiana $43,611 Wyoming $43,570 Utah $43,507

Iowa $43,479 Kansas $43,261 Louisiana $43,198 North Carolina $43,175 Missouri $43,166 Florida $42,989 Montana $42,893 Nebraska $42,802

Kentucky $42,752 South Carolina $42,571 Tennessee $42,457 Idaho $42,412 New Mexico $42,080 Oklahoma $42,007 Alabama $41,739 South Dakota $41,289

Arkansas $41,044 West Virginia $40,912 Mississippi $40,517

Top Paying Cities for Composers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $47,877
Albion: $47,082
Ashaway: $48,059

Adamsville, RI $47,877 Albion, RI $47,082 Ashaway, RI $48,059 Barrington, RI $47,082 Block Island, RI $47,809 Bradford, RI $48,027 Bristol, RI $47,037 Carolina, RI $47,636

Charlestown, RI $47,686 Chepachet, RI $46,991 Clayville, RI $47,037 Coventry, RI $46,991 West Greenwich, RI $46,959 East Greenwich, RI $47,023 Exeter, RI $48,027 Fiskeville, RI $47,082

Forestdale, RI $47,037 Foster, RI $46,959 Glendale, RI $46,959 Greene, RI $47,486 Greenville, RI $47,082 Harmony, RI $47,068 Harrisville, RI $46,991 Hope, RI $47,082

Hope Valley, RI $48,059 Hopkinton, RI $48,073 Jamestown, RI $47,591 Kenyon, RI $48,013 Little Compton, RI $47,859 Manville, RI $47,082 Mapleville, RI $46,959 Newport, RI $47,600

Middletown, RI $47,800 North Kingstown, RI $46,946 North Scituate, RI $47,068 Oakland, RI $47,005 Pascoag, RI $46,978 Pawtucket, RI $47,082 Central Falls, RI $47,082 Cumberland, RI $47,082

Lincoln, RI $47,082 Portsmouth, RI $47,409 Prudence Island, RI $46,991 Rockville, RI $48,073 Saunderstown, RI $47,618 Shannock, RI $48,000 Slatersville, RI $47,037 Slocum, RI $47,618

Tiverton, RI $47,891 Wakefield, RI $47,568 Kingston, RI $47,577 Narragansett, RI $47,586 Peace Dale, RI $47,568 Warren, RI $47,068 Warwick, RI $47,082 Westerly, RI $48,086

West Kingston, RI $47,605 West Warwick, RI $47,082 Wood River Junction, RI $48,027 Woonsocket, RI $47,037 North Smithfield, RI $47,068 Wyoming, RI $48,013 Providence, RI $47,082 Cranston, RI $47,082

North Providence, RI $47,082 East Providence, RI $47,082 Riverside, RI $47,082 Rumford, RI $47,082 Smithfield, RI $47,082 Johnston, RI $47,082

Composer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Composer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$41,789

Average $47,105/year

$53,625

$3,482

Average $3,925/month

$4,469

$804

Average $906/week

$1,031

$20

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,625	$4,469	$1,031	$26
Average	$47,105	$3,925	$906	$23
25th Percentile	$41,789	$3,482	$804	$20

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