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Music Directors and Composers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Lancaster$81,330
- Scranton$81,010
- Pittsburgh$77,890
- Allentown$75,820
- Philadelphia$74,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $81,330 | $71,100 | $48,220 | $63,549 | 98 |
| Scranton | $81,010 | $73,610 | $51,530 | $63,334 | 94 |
| Pittsburgh | $77,890 | $57,650 | $42,540 | $61,234 | 95 |
| Allentown | $75,820 | $71,800 | $59,410 | $59,842 | 100 |
| Philadelphia | $74,270 | $61,160 | $50,170 | $58,799 | 103 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) 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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