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Music Directors and Composers Salary in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,280 employed

Annual Mean
$103,350
$49.69/hr
Annual Median
$93,090
$44.76/hr
Bottom 10%
$58,540
$28.15/hr
Top 10%
$158,390
$76.15/hr
Location vs National Average
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$103,350
Difference
+14.2% vs US avg
US National
$90,470

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$58,540
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$76,040
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$93,090
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$113,340
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$158,390

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$59K

25th

$76K

Median

$93K

75th

$113K

90th

$158K

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a moderate number of Music Directors and Composers positions (approximately 1,280), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, Music Directors and Composers salaries range from $58,540 at the 10th percentile to $158,390 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $99,850 (107% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.