Music Director Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Music Director make in Houston, TX? The average Music Director salary in Houston, TX is $105,315 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $83,750 and $162,695. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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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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Music Director

FRENCH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - San Francisco , CA

Position Overview The Music director will oversee the maintenance and development of our programs by producing music performance events, supporting music and sound in performing arts and other school ...

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Catholic Music Director

Ladgov Corporation - Ashland Heights , SD

Coordinate with the Chaplain to provide musical support for worship, liturgies, and rites. * Provide choir and musical support for one regular Catholic Mass per week and approximately 20 special ...

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Protestant Worship Music Director Pianist

Music Ministry International - Colorado Springs , CO

The Protestant Music Director shall direct selected music in a manner, which meets the worship and musical requirements for a Protestant Worship Service, as requested by the Lead Protestant Chaplain ...

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Director of Music

Living Waters Evangelical Presbyterian Church - Wendell , ID

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Director, Music Licensing

NBCUniversal - Los Angeles , CA

Role Purpose The Director, Music Licensing will be responsible for managing the operations and administrative services related to comprehensive music licensing functions for NBCUniversal, including ...

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Director of Music Content

KCRW Inc - Santa Monica , CA

Director of Music Content Who we are KCRW aims to build a strong community through music discovery for music fans in Los Angeles and around the world, as well as to serve as a platform for artists ...

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What does a Music Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Music Director

Attend all weekly worship planning meetings, worship design team meetings, and Worship Commission meetings.

November 17, 2022

Recruit, equip, motivate, supervise and guide music team leaders, musicians and choir members including contemporary and folk ensembles.

January 15, 2023

Communicate and interact regularly with parents on student progress and address any questions and issues about the music program.

January 18, 2023

Developing, in conjunction with ministers and worship team, a framework for all worship experiences and assisting pastors and ministry teams in presenting the Gospel in a way that transforms hearts and lives and serves the spiritual needs of the congregation.

February 03, 2023

Participate in hymn and special music selection for worship services with pastoral and musical staff.

February 27, 2023

Demonstrated skills and competence in a variety of musical styles including but not limited to Liturgical, Gospel, Spirituals, Traditional, and Contemporary music.

April 17, 2023

Provide music recommendations for religious services, particularly anthems and solos in a timely manner and have them approved by the Pastor if required.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Music Director in Houston, TX

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83750

162695

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162695

105315

What is the average salary for Music Director in 2024?

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 $83,750 to $162,695 with the average base salary of $105,315. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,750 to $162,695 with the average total cash compensation of $105,315.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$105,315	$83,750 - $162,695
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$105,315	$83,750 - $162,695

* 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 $84,649 - $164,440	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,036 - $165,193	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,986 - $157,326	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,341 - $154,130	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,666 - $146,990	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,122 - $159,532	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 has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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