10 of the Most Popular Types of Music Directors Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Music Directors Jobs

• Youth Music

  Salary range: $34,000 - $40,000

  Youth Music is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Youth Music jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Youth Music job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Catholic Church Music Director

  Salary range: $42,500 - $58,000

  Catholic Church Music Director is a typical job search query Most salaries for Catholic Church Music Director jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $58,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Catholic Church Music Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Music Director

  Salary range: $42,500 - $58,000

  A music or musical director leads an ensemble of musicians such as a band, orchestra, or in live performance, recordings, and film. Their responsibilities may include auditioning potential musicians, choosing or arranging music to perform, leading rehearsals, and conducting performances or recordings.

• Catholic Music Director

  Salary range: $42,500 - $58,000

  Catholic Music Director is a typical job search query Most salaries for Catholic Music Director jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $58,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Catholic Music Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Sacred Music

  Salary range: $40,000 - $64,000

  Sacred Music is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Sacred Music jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sacred Music job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Chorus Director

  Salary range: $12,000 - $74,500

  Chorus Director is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chorus Director jobs pay between $12,000 (25th percentile) and $74,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chorus Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Full Time Church Music Director

  Salary range: $42,500 - $58,000

  Full Time Church Music Director is a typical job search query Most salaries for Full Time Church Music Director jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $58,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Full Time Church Music Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Church Musician

  Salary range: $46,500 - $50,000

  Churches often hire musicians to lead and develop musical programs such as a children's choir, theatrical musicals, or hymn selection for worship service. Sometimes Church Musicians are parishioners who volunteer their time and talent to enhance the service. Church Musician responsibilities include leading the music section of a worship service, playing an instrument like the organ or piano to accompany hymns, or singing in a choir. Each parish and church denomination has their own style and needs for Church Musician positions.

• Choral Director

  Salary range: $47,000 - $66,500

  A choral director—or choir director—directs or conducts an ensemble of vocal musicians called a choir. As a choral director, your responsibilities include leading the choir during rehearsals and performances. Also, you hold auditions for potential members of the group and choose which songs the choir will perform at various concerts and events. Leadership skills are essential for this career because the director is the leader of the choir, and qualifications include a degree in a music related field, along with formal training as a musician.

• Percussion Faculty

  Salary range: $84,000 - $100,000

  Percussion faculty jobs focus on teaching drums and percussive instruments in a school setting. Your duties vary depending on the environment in which you teach. Typically, faculty members work in the music department at a college or university, but you can also work in a music conservatory or secondary school. You offer instruction in a specific percussion instrument or guide the practice and performance of the percussion section of a larger musical group. In addition to teaching and managing performances, the responsibilities of percussion faculty members include lesson planning and other class preparations as well as scheduling rehearsals and performances.