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Music Directors and Composers
Full music directors and composers overview →U.S. mean $90,470 · median $73,710
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1 | $133,540 | $122,750 | $64 | +47.6% | $67,690–$205,740 |
| California | #2 | $108,530 | $93,090 | $52 | +20% | $48,600–$175,670 |
| New York | #3 | $105,520 | $82,930 | $51 | +16.6% | $46,640–$199,430 |
| Connecticut | #4 | $105,300 | $77,070 | $51 | +16.4% | $46,430–$207,250 |