Salary by Education Level
What the Data Shows
For Music Directors and Composers positions, filings requiring a Master's degree carried an average declared salary of $51,065 versus $45,576 for those requiring a Bachelor's - a premium of +12%. Across all certified filings with a stated education level, 47.9% accepted a Bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement.
Education vs Salary
| Education Level | Average Salary | Filings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | $59,145 | 2 | 1.4% |
| None | $51,786 | 7 | 4.9% |
| Master's | $51,065 | 59 | 41.5% |
| Bachelor's | $45,576 | 68 | 47.9% |
| High School | $41,222 | 3 | 2.1% |
| Associate's | $36,204 | 3 | 2.1% |