Music Directors and Composers Salary in California

Median Salary

$93,090

per year

Hourly Rate

$44.76

per hour

Employment

2,510

in California

vs. National Avg

+26.3%

National: $73,710

📊 Compared to the national median of $73,710, California pays 26.3% MORE for Music Directors and Composers positions.

Purchasing Power

$84,092

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

29%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$48,600

25th

$66,810

Median

$93,090

75th

$126,430

90th

$175,670

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).