Music Director Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Music Director make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Director in Houston, TX is $106,701. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,966 to a high of $217,739, with most professionals earning between $84,856 and $164,822.

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What is a Music Director?

A Music Director, musical director, or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a performance, production, or organization, for example the artistic director and usually chief conductor of an orchestra or concert band, the director of music of a film, the director of music at a radio station, the person in charge of musical activities or the head of the music department in a school, the coordinator of the musical ensembles in a university, college, or institution (but not usually the head of the academic music department), the head bandmaster of a military band, t...

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Average Salary Range for Music Director in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Music Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Music Director in Houston, TX. The base salary for Music Director ranges from $84,856 to $164,822 with the average base salary of $106,701. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,856 to $164,822 with the average total cash compensation of $106,701.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $106,701 $84,856 - $164,822
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $106,701 $84,856 - $164,822
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Music Director Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,541 - $164,212 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,541 - $164,212 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,025 - $159,324 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,520 - $156,401 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,735 - $152,934 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,167 - $163,485 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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