DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$40,800
vs National
-11%
National: $45,843BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$29,458
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,800
-11% 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 SANTA MONICA, CA earns $40,800 in nominal terms, which is 11% below the national average of $45,843. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $29,458 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Wavecrest Inc | $60,000 | 6 |
| TONELIST, INC. | $57,595 | 1 |
| THE BLEEDING FINGERS CUSTOM MUSIC SHOP LLC | $52,500 | 1 |
| REMOTE CONTROL PRODUCTIONS, INC. | $43,014 | 1 |
| BLEEDING FINGERS CUSTOM MUSIC SHOP LLC | $40,000 | 1 |
| EXTREME GROUP HOLDINGS LLC | $38,000 | 3 |
| Songtradr Inc | $36,400 | 3 |
| AIR SUPPLY CONCERTS | N/A | 1 |
| TAPE ECHO MUSIC LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Music Directors and Composers make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Music Directors and Composers salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $40,800 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Music Directors and Composers?
A Music Directors and Composers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 11% less than the national median of $45,843, or $29,458 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.