How much does a production make in California?
$63,000a year
Median yearly pay for productions in California. That is $30.29 an hour or $5,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.29
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 56,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,070Median: $63,000Highest 10%: $95,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,070 | $21.19 | |
| 25th | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| Median | $63,000 | $30.29 | |
| 75th | $78,230 | $37.61 | |
| 90th | $95,400 | $45.87 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $76,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $67,530 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $67,480 |
| El Centro, CA | $67,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $65,640 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $63,070 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,950 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,590 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,400 |
| Napa, CA | $61,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,810 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,380 |
| Oxnard, CA | $60,330 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,090 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,810 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $59,620 |
| Chico, CA | $59,190 |
| Redding, CA | $58,940 |
| Hanford, CA | $58,820 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,670 |
| Merced, CA | $57,760 |
| Visalia, CA | $57,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,640 |
| Yuba City, CA | $54,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for productions.
| 5. Colorado | $63,980 |
| 6. Hawaii | $63,780 |
| 7. Connecticut | $63,240 |
| 8. California | $63,000 |
| 9. New Jersey | $62,710 |
| 10. Delaware | $62,700 |
| 11. Alaska | $62,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.29 ($63,000 a year).
Do productions make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $63,000 against $59,650 nationally, 6% more.
Where does California rank for production pay?
California ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays productions the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $76,900 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.