Orchestra Director Salary in Sacramento, California

How much does an Orchestra Director make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Orchestra Director in Sacramento, CA is $75,968. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,842 to a high of $94,294, with most professionals earning between $67,527 and $85,561.

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Common responsibilities of an Orchestra Director

Design and implement an orchestra program, which successfully participates in UIL and other contests, curriculum concerts, and other events in school and within the community.

March 11, 2023

Actively participate in professional organizations, which foster and support music education.

March 24, 2023

Communicate expectations and program goals to students, faculty, parents, community and booster club members.

May 12, 2023

Provide for orchestra participation in curricular and extracurricular events, including concerts, TMEA, and UIL activities.

December 12, 2022

Develop and implement plans for improvement and growth of orchestra program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

December 14, 2022

Implement sectional/small group instruction in the fall and spring semesters to provide adequate preparation for all concerts, competitions, auditions, and events.

January 05, 2023

Manage the behavior of learners in the instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process.

January 24, 2023

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.

March 04, 2023

Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for all extracurricular activities.

March 04, 2023

Demonstrated ability to engage students with 21st century teaching strategies such as Project Based Learning and technology integrated curriculum with computer programs such as Sibelius, Auralia, Rhythm Bee, Finale, SmartMusic, and Charms.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Orchestra Director in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

67527

85561

75968

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

67689

85688

76078

What is the average salary for Orchestra Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Orchestra Director in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Orchestra Director ranges from $67,527 to $85,561 with the average base salary of $75,968. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,689 to $85,688 with the average total cash compensation of $76,078.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,968	$67,527 - $85,561
Bonus	$110	$162 - $127
Total Pay	$76,078	$67,689 - $85,688

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Orchestra Director Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,546 - $85,585	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,471 - $85,490	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,759 - $84,587	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,076 - $88,790	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,907 - $91,111	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,892 - $89,825	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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