Music Director Salary in Seattle, WA

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How much does a Music Director make in Seattle, WA? The average Music Director salary in Seattle, WA is $115,573 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $91,905 and $178,543. 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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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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Music Director

Ladgov Corporation - El Segundo , CA

Music Director Location: El Segundo, CA Job type: Part-Time. Duties: * Lead the Catholic Liturgical Music program and performances. * Direct choir and coordinate volunteer musicians. * Select and ...

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Student Music Director

Central Christian Church, Arizona - Mesa , AZ

Student Music Director Campus: All Reports to: Lead Student Worship Pastor Status: 18 Hours Position Summary: The Student Music Director is responsible for supporting the Lead Student Worship Pastor ...

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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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Radio Music Mixer

Bonneville Sacramento - Sacramento , CA

Take direction from Program Director and Music Director on music list and music flow * Responsibly edit songs for appropriate content as directed by Program Director * Deliver an entertaining and ...

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Artistic Operations Coordinator

La Jolla Music Society - San Diego , CA

... by SummerFest Music Director, Inon Barnatan. SUMMARY The Artistic Operations Coordinator assists the Sr. Artistic Operations Manager and Artistic Department with all La Jolla Music Society ...

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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 Seattle, WA

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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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for Music Director ranges from $91,905 to $178,543 with the average base salary of $115,573. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,905 to $178,543 with the average total cash compensation of $115,573.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,573	$91,905 - $178,543
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$115,573	$91,905 - $178,543

* 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 Seattle, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,429 - $173,732	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,938 - $178,608	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,849 - $178,435	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,607 - $174,079	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,607 - $174,079	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,989 - $174,820	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA

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About Seattle, Washington

Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...

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