Music Directors and Composers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $60,640 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.16
10th percentile $47,810
90th percentile $157,680
Employed locally 50
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,810
    25th
    $52,860
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $107,190
    90th
    $157,680

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 65% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Music Directors and Composers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $114,290
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $104,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,980
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $96,430
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $94,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,930

    Nearby metros — Music Directors and Composers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,930
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,910
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $74,780
    California $74,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,780
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $73,370

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
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    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Music Directors and Composers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Sacramento, CA is $29.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.26 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Music Directors and Composers salaries?

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Sacramento, CA is 4.8% below the national median of $63,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Music Directors and Composers in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $47,810 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,860.