Music Directors and Composers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $64,200 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.87
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $139,570
Employed locally 170
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $46,300
    50th (median)
    $64,200
    75th
    $79,410
    90th
    $139,570

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 63% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 37% 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
    Coaches and Scouts$45,490
    Public Relations Specialists$77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,290
    Producers and Directors$88,090
    Art Directors$112,400
    Editors$76,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in San Diego, CA is $30.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $145.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in San Diego, CA is 0.8% above 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,300.