DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$53,019
vs National
+15.7%
National: $45,843BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,442
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,019
+15.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$45,843
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Music Directors and Composers in Chicago, IL earns $53,019 in nominal terms, which is 15.7% above the national average of $45,843. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,442 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pui Tak Center | $64,480 | 2 |
| SHIFT:ENGLEWOOD | $53,019 | 2 |
| ST. GEORGE CATHOLIC CHURCH ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO | $41,600 | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN OF FIRE AND MIRACLES CHICAGO NORTH, INC. | $27,435 | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN OF FIRE AND MIRACLES MINISTRIES, CHICAGO NORTH, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Logos Missions, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Music Directors and Composers make in Chicago, IL?
The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Chicago, IL is $53,019 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Music Directors and Composers?
A Music Directors and Composers in Chicago, IL earns 15.7% more than the national median of $45,843, or $57,442 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.