How much does a Composer make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Composer in California is $67,080. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,187 to $80,811, with most professionals earning between $50,090 and $93,313.

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What is a Composer?

A Composer (Latin compōnō; literally "one who puts together") is a musician who is an author of music in any form, including vocal music (for a singer or choir), instrumental music, electronic music, and music which combines multiple forms. A Composer may create music in any music genre, including, for example, classical music, musical theatre, blues, folk music, jazz, and popular music. Composers often express their works in a written musical score using musical notation. Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $63,717 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $65,031 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $66,934 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $63,669 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $62,191 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $66,059 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $63,802 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $60,573 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $74,269 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $74,098 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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