DOL Median (California)
$51,564
vs National
+6%
National: $48,630BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,230
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,564
+6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$48,630
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Musicians and Singers in California earns $51,564 in nominal terms, which is 6% above the national average of $48,630. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,230 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| A COVENANT ORDER OF EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIANS | $145,600 | 2 |
| LADY CROONERS | $104,000 | 3 |
| VIBO MUSIC SCHOOL | $83,200 | 2 |
| HERNANDEZ PRODUCTIONS, INC. DBA MARIACHI SOL DE ME | $60,091 | 1 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | $52,728 | 1 |
| California State University, Fresno | $50,400 | 6 |
| Kimono, LLC | $36,005 | 1 |
| CHI TAI | $33,342 | 1 |
| LOS FELIZ UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | $30,077 | 1 |
| STREAM OF PRAISE MUSIC MINISTRIES | $30,056 | 1 |
| PRIMUS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC | $30,056 | 3 |
| Graceway Church | N/A | 1 |
| The Light Evangelical Church of West Covina | N/A | 1 |
| RYAN RIVER IN. | N/A | 1 |
| CALVARY FAITH CHURCH | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Musicians and Singers
New York, NY · $156,000Newport Beach, CA · $145,600Richardson, TX · $98,176Oklahoma City, OK · $96,658San Francisco, CA · $93,600Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Musicians and Singers make in California?
The median Musicians and Singers salary in California is $51,564 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Musicians and Singers?
A Musicians and Singers in California earns 6% more than the national median of $48,630, or $37,230 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.