Band directors also get paid more or less based upon the geographic location. For instance, a director in North Carolina can expect to earn nearly $4,000 more annually than a director in Oklahoma. The DOL reports New York as the highest paying state for band directors with an average annual salary of $67,910.California ranks as the second-highest paying state at $67,010.he 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.