How much does a director make in California?
$61,570a year
Median yearly pay for directors in California. That is $29.60 an hour or $5,131 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.60
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 3,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $61,570Highest 10%: $118,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| Median | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 75th | $76,840 | $36.94 | |
| 90th | $118,700 | $57.07 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $75,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,390 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,720 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,010 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,610 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $56,870 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $52,460 |
| Oxnard, CA | $49,490 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for directors.
| 10. Nevada | $62,460 |
| 11. Tennessee | $61,940 |
| 12. District of Columbia | $61,870 |
| 13. California | $61,570 |
| 14. Virginia | $59,020 |
| 15. Maryland | $58,820 |
| 16. Indiana | $58,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.60 ($61,570 a year).
Do directors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $61,570 against $52,100 nationally, 18% more.
Where does California rank for director pay?
California ranks 13 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays directors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $75,420 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.