DOL Median (Tennessee)
$63,000
vs National
+37.4%
National: $45,843BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,767
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,000
+37.4% 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 Tennessee earns $63,000 in nominal terms, which is 37.4% above the national average of $45,843. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,767 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GETTY MUSIC LABEL, LLC | $70,836 | 3 |
| The University of the South | $63,500 | 2 |
| NASHVILLE KOREAN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH | $46,686 | 2 |
| APOSTLES ANGLICAN CHURCH INC. | $41,000 | 2 |
| NEW EDEN KOREAN-AMERICAN CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
| BOBBY SHIN PRODUCTIONS, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Music Directors and Composers make in Tennessee?
The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Tennessee is $63,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Music Directors and Composers?
A Music Directors and Composers in Tennessee earns 37.4% more than the national median of $45,843, or $69,767 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.