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How much does a director make in San Jose?

$59,010a year

Median yearly pay for directors in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.37 an hour or $4,918 a month.

Hourly
$28.37
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
20 of 85
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,100Median: $59,010Highest 10%: $137,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$55,100$26.49
25th$55,100$26.49
Median$59,010$28.37
75th$85,480$41.10
90th$137,000$65.84

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
Sacramento, CA$58,610
Oxnard, CA$49,490
Stockton, CA$48,800
Riverside, CA$45,950
Director salary in California Director salary in all states

Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$144,400
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$109,100
Healthcare Social Worker$107,200
Educational$95,390
Marriage and Family Therapist$95,110
Social Worker$93,340
Child$87,600
Counselor$83,930
Clergy$77,510
Health Education Specialist$75,810
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.37 ($59,010 a year).

Do directors make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $59,010 against $52,100 nationally, 13% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $61,570, so San Jose pays 4% less.

Where does San Jose rank for director pay?

20 of 85 metro areas with data.

How much does a director make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $55,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,000 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.