Music Director Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Music Director make in Washington, DC? The average Music Director salary in Washington, DC is $116,621 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $92,738 and $180,162. 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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Music Director

Ladgov Corporation - Anchorage , AK

Serve as the director and musician for regularly scheduled and special services, ensuring musical selections align with the worship style and Christian seasons. * Discuss and align musical selections ...

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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 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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Director of Music

The Village Presbyterian Church of Northbrook - Northbrook , IL

We seek a gifted Director of Music who not only has the desire to help us fulfill this mission but the musical and leadership skills to gather, equip and release our community through song and music ...

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Music Faculty: Choral Director

University of Mary - Bismarck , ND

Visiting, Assistant or Associate Professor of Music: Choral Director The University of Mary in Bismarck, ND invites applications for a Visiting, Assistant or Associate Professor of Music to begin ...

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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 Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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92738

180162

116621

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92738

180162

116621

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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Music Director ranges from $92,738 to $180,162 with the average base salary of $116,621. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,738 to $180,162 with the average total cash compensation of $116,621.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$116,621	$92,738 - $180,162
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$116,621	$92,738 - $180,162

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,755 - $180,194	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,755 - $180,194	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,755 - $180,194	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,560 - $179,815	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,755 - $180,194	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,755 - $180,194	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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