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Music Directors and Composers average salary by city in New York
- Syracuse$128,010
- New York$120,330
- Kiryas Joel$87,610
- Rochester$86,610
- Binghamton$66,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $128,010 | $140,230 | $60,400 | $92,128 | 96 |
| New York | $120,330 | $97,970 | $58,400 | $87,311 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $87,610 | $61,670 | $56,590 | $66,250 | 109 |
| Rochester | $86,610 | $84,130 | $57,600 | $65,602 | 97 |
| Binghamton | $66,130 | $40,500 | $34,920 | $52,283 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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