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Music Directors and Composers average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$136,080
- San Diego$112,260
- Los Angeles$103,350
- Sacramento$98,430
- Fresno$60,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $136,080 | $112,950 | $68,760 | $95,713 | 116 |
| San Diego | $112,260 | $74,270 | $67,100 | $81,457 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $103,350 | $93,090 | $76,040 | $76,017 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $98,430 | $94,700 | $56,760 | $73,014 | 107 |
| Fresno | $60,320 | $46,960 | $35,710 | $48,835 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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