Music Directors and Composers Salary in California
Ranked #2 of 30 · CA
20% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $108,530 ≈ $52/hr
Median annual salary $93,090
Employment 2,510
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,600P25 $66,810 Median $93,090P75 $126,430P90 $175,670
About 80% of music directors and composerss in California earn between $48,600 and $175,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean music directors and composers salary in California is $108,530, about 20% above the U.S. average ($90,470). That works out to roughly $52/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $112,950 | $136,080 | 320 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $94,700 | $98,430 | 110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $93,090 | $103,350 | 1,280 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $74,270 | $112,260 | 170 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,960 | $60,320 | 40 |