Orchestra Director Salary in San Jose, California

How much does an Orchestra Director make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Orchestra Director in San Jose, CA is $88,197. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $69,474 to a high of $109,472, with most professionals earning between $78,396 and $99,333.

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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 San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

78396

99333

88197

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

78584

99481

88324

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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Orchestra Director ranges from $78,396 to $99,333 with the average base salary of $88,197. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,584 to $99,481 with the average total cash compensation of $88,324.

View Average Salary for Orchestra Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$88,197	$78,396 - $99,333
Bonus	$128	$188 - $148
Total Pay	$88,324	$78,584 - $99,481

* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,396 - $99,333	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,482 - $88,038	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,246 - $99,143	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,085 - $96,404	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,210 - $96,563	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,084 - $98,937	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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