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Music Directors and Composers
Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.
What a music directors and composer does
Become a music directors and composer
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good music directors and composer
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Talking to others.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
- Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $48 per hour with an average salary of $62,100 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $30 and $53 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $3,400 and $29,800 per year.
- 46% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $47 per hour with an average salary of $20,900 per year.
Music Directors And Composer job outlook
- There are 212 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 291 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 2% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 35% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.