How much does a director make in Sacramento?
$58,610a year
Median yearly pay for directors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 85
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,900Median: $58,610Highest 10%: $106,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| 25th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 75th | $76,950 | $37.00 | |
| 90th | $106,000 | $50.95 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for directors.
| San Francisco, CA | $75,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,390 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,720 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,010 |
| Oxnard, CA | $49,490 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,950 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $100,900 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $100,700 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $97,070 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $83,150 |
| Clergy | $76,720 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $75,030 |
| Child | $63,270 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,510 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $62,390 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $28.18 ($58,610 a year).
Do directors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $58,610 against $52,100 nationally, 12% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $61,570, so Sacramento pays 5% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for director pay?
21 of 85 metro areas with data.
How much does a director make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,000 or more.
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.