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West Virginia Earnings

West Virginia Regional Earnings

West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV $95,740 or $46.03/hr $43,600 or $20.96/hr $239,200 or $115.00/hr

National Earnings

The earnings information below is for the occupational group Music Directors and Composers. The occupation Music Composer is part of this group.

Average Annual Wage

$95,430

Average Hourly Wage

$45.88

Average Annual Range

$31,750 to $165,760

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

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National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 55,800 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Average growth
  There will likely be a need for composers to write original music and arrange known works for performances. Composers will be needed as well to write film scores and music for television and commercials. 
Self-Employment In 2021, 28.2% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (60.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (60.1%)
  • Self-employed workers (28.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (6.1%)
  • Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries (NAICS711000) (6.1%)