Arts, Culture & Humanities · TN
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association reported paying Susan Caminez, Executive Director, $81,287 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Susan Caminez at approximately the 14th percentile among 63 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $118,054).
$2,443,669Total revenue (FY 2025)
$81,287Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to TN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony San Jose | CA | $2,442,911 | $150,187 |
| Orchestra Of The Americas Group Inc | DC | $2,439,942 | $144,079 |
| Erie Philharmonic Inc | PA | $2,449,748 | $81,037 |
| Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Inc | SC | $2,405,274 | $150,463 |
| Augusta Symphony Inc | GA | $2,483,346 | $122,405 |
| Empire State Youth Orchestra Inc | NY | $2,487,309 | $91,434 |
| Albany Symphony Orchestra Inc | NY | $2,511,464 | $104,738 |
| New Haven Symphony Orchestra Inc | CT | $2,529,838 | $179,125 |