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Music Directors and Composers average salary by city in Ohio
- Cleveland$83,130
- Dayton$77,780
- Cincinnati$69,220
- Columbus$69,030
- Akron$56,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $83,130 | $74,370 | $49,840 | $63,383 | 94 |
| Dayton | $77,780 | $63,850 | $51,440 | $59,907 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $69,220 | $63,290 | $49,360 | $54,819 | 95 |
| Columbus | $69,030 | $58,490 | $50,060 | $54,211 | 95 |
| Akron | $56,620 | $51,530 | $35,870 | $45,144 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are 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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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