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Music Directors and Composers

Description

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs. Includes arrangers, composers, choral directors, and orchestrators.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $26.35 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.77 and $38.54 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $54,802.90 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $20,330.43 and $80,185.50 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 280 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 3.6% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 290.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $23.00 with the median annual salary reaching $49,801.

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