How much does a music director and composer make in Los Angeles?
$93,090a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $44.75 an hour or $7,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.75
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,540Median: $93,090Highest 10%: $158,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,540 | $28.14 | |
| 25th | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| Median | $93,090 | $44.75 | |
| 75th | $113,300 | $54.49 | |
| 90th | $158,400 | $76.15 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| San Francisco, CA | $113,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $94,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,270 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $44.75 ($93,090 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $93,090 against $73,710 nationally, 26% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $93,090, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for music director and composer pay?
7 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.