how much does a band director make
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the highest paid band directors work for independent artists and performers, earning an average of $111,500 per year. The second-highest-paid directors work at private, state and local government schools, earning $66,070.
According to the United States Department of Labor (DOL), the mean annual wage for head band directors is $25.84 per hour, or $53,760 annually. The director's exact wages depend on his experience and whether he is directing a professional or amateur band. According to 2012 DOL reports, 50 percent of all employed directors earn an hourly wage of $22.80, or $47,410 annually. The top 10th percentile earn $85,770 annually with the bottom 10th earning only $22,190.