Music Directors and Composers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$74,760
National Median
$63,670
Employment
2,410
Entry Level (10th)
$41,790
Top Earners (90th)
$179,160
How California Compares
California pays $11,090 more than the national median for music directors and composerss.
There are 0.134 music directors and composers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.67).
Other States for Music Directors and Composers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $91,810 | 150 |
| New York | $80,230 | 1,610 |
| Utah | $78,010 | 130 |
| Washington | $77,840 | 390 |
| Hawaii | $77,440 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $73,580 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $72,760 | 260 |
| Indiana | $71,640 | 250 |
| Colorado | $69,160 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $66,650 | 90 |
| Oregon | $62,400 | 470 |
| Minnesota | $61,830 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $61,780 | 200 |
| Georgia | $61,270 | N/A |
| Ohio | $60,470 | 380 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,410 | 450 |
| Mississippi | $60,250 | 60 |
| Missouri | $58,640 | 70 |
| Maryland | $57,740 | 140 |
| Florida | $57,350 | 670 |