Orchestra Director Salary in Richmond, Virginia

How much does an Orchestra Director make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Orchestra Director in Richmond, VA is $68,379. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,863 to a high of $84,873, with most professionals earning between $60,781 and $77,013.

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Common responsibilities of an Orchestra Director

Design and implement an orchestra program, which successfully participates in UIL and other contests, curriculum concerts, and other events in school and within the community.

March 11, 2023

Actively participate in professional organizations, which foster and support music education.

March 24, 2023

Communicate expectations and program goals to students, faculty, parents, community and booster club members.

May 12, 2023

Provide for orchestra participation in curricular and extracurricular events, including concerts, TMEA, and UIL activities.

December 12, 2022

Develop and implement plans for improvement and growth of orchestra program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

December 14, 2022

Implement sectional/small group instruction in the fall and spring semesters to provide adequate preparation for all concerts, competitions, auditions, and events.

January 05, 2023

Manage the behavior of learners in the instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process.

January 24, 2023

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.

March 04, 2023

Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for all extracurricular activities.

March 04, 2023

Demonstrated ability to engage students with 21st century teaching strategies such as Project Based Learning and technology integrated curriculum with computer programs such as Sibelius, Auralia, Rhythm Bee, Finale, SmartMusic, and Charms.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Orchestra Director in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60781

77013

68379

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60926

77127

68478

What is the average salary for Orchestra Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Orchestra Director in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Orchestra Director ranges from $60,781 to $77,013 with the average base salary of $68,379. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,926 to $77,127 with the average total cash compensation of $68,478.

View Average Salary for Orchestra Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,379	$60,781 - $77,013
Bonus	$99	$146 - $115
Total Pay	$68,478	$60,926 - $77,127

* 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.

Orchestra Director Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,217 - $78,833	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,217 - $78,833	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,144 - $74,939	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,144 - $74,939	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,785 - $74,485	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,819 - $74,527	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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