Hourly Wage for Music Director Salary in the United States

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How much does a Music Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Music Director in the United States is $50 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $40 and $78. Hourly rate 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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Job Openings for Music Director
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 ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
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 ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 37 days ago
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 ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 15 days ago
High School Winter Musical Director
Lynden Christian School - Lynden , WA
Lynden Christian High School is currently accepting applications for a part-time winter musical director for the 2024-2025 school year. Responsibilities include directing the winter musical (November ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 37 days ago
Professional Music Staff
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango - Durango , CO
Music Director, Choir Director and Pianist. These responsibilities could be accomplished by one person or shared by two persons, depending on interest and abilities. Applicants should indicate their ...
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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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