How much does a producer and director make in California?
$129,800a year
Median yearly pay for producer and directors in California. That is $62.40 an hour or $10,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.40
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 34,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,570Median: $129,800Highest 10%: $306,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,570 | $30.56 | |
| 25th | $83,110 | $39.96 | |
| Median | $129,800 | $62.40 | |
| 75th | $172,400 | $82.89 | |
| 90th | $306,900 | $147.52 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,520 |
| Riverside, CA | $97,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $92,510 |
| Vallejo, CA | $87,910 |
| Salinas, CA | $87,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $78,730 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $77,530 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $76,860 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $71,500 |
| Redding, CA | $63,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for producer and directors.
| 1. California | $129,800 |
| 2. New Jersey | $119,800 |
| 3. New York | $107,600 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $104,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a producer and director make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $62.40 ($129,800 a year).
Do producer and directors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $129,800 against $90,360 nationally, 44% more.
Where does California rank for producer and director pay?
California ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays producer and directors the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $131,600 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.