Music Directors and Composers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $73,780 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.47
10th percentile $46,120
90th percentile $162,420
Employed locally 100
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,120
    25th
    $50,930
    50th (median)
    $73,780
    75th
    $95,440
    90th
    $162,420

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 47% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 53% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $73,370
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $71,420

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    Art Directors $170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in San Jose, CA is $35.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in San Jose, CA is 15.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $46,120 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,930.