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How much does a producer and director make in Riverside?

$97,360a year

Median yearly pay for producer and directors in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $46.81 an hour or $8,113 a month.

Hourly
$46.81
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
10 of 214
Jobs in the area
470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,330Median: $97,360Highest 10%: $175,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,330$23.24
25th$71,280$34.27
Median$97,360$46.81
75th$130,100$62.55
90th$175,000$84.14

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
Bakersfield, CA$92,510
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 Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$133,900
Art Director$104,400
Fashion Designer$96,760
Musician and Singer$94,540
Technical Writer$85,500
Commercial and Industrial Designer$80,300
Writer and Author$78,990
Media and Communication Worker$78,680
Public Relations Specialist$77,010
Interior Designer$76,090
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $46.81 ($97,360 a year).

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

Yes: $97,360 against $90,360 nationally, 8% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $129,800, so Riverside pays 25% less.

Where does Riverside rank for producer and director pay?

10 of 214 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,000 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.