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How much does a producer and director make in Bakersfield?

$92,510a year

Median yearly pay for producer and directors in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $44.48 an hour or $7,709 a month.

Hourly
$44.48
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
11 of 214
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,640Median: $92,510Highest 10%: $156,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,640$23.87
25th$63,040$30.31
Median$92,510$44.48
75th$127,600$61.33
90th$156,800$75.37

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for producer and directors.

Los Angeles, CA$131,600
San Francisco, CA$130,600
San Diego, CA$99,520
Riverside, CA$97,360
Salinas, CA$87,900
Fresno, CA$78,730
Santa Cruz, CA$77,530
Santa Maria, CA$76,860
San Luis Obispo, CA$71,500
Producer and Director salary in California Producer and Director salary in all states

Related jobs in Bakersfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Interior Designer$76,780
Public Relations Specialist$76,580
Interpreter and Translator$63,900
Editor$62,490
Graphic Designer$61,970
Photographer$56,220
Audio and Video Technician$54,690
Floral Designer$44,450
Coach and Scout$43,170
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,010
Salaries for every job in Bakersfield, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a producer and director make an hour in Bakersfield?

The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $44.48 ($92,510 a year).

Do producer and directors make more in Bakersfield than the national average?

Yes: $92,510 against $90,360 nationally, 2% more.

How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $129,800, so Bakersfield pays 29% less.

Where does Bakersfield rank for producer and director pay?

11 of 214 metro areas with data.

How much does a producer and director make starting out in Bakersfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,800 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.