How much does a production make in San Francisco?
$76,900a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $36.97 an hour or $6,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.97
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 7,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $76,900Highest 10%: $99,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| Median | $76,900 | $36.97 | |
| 75th | $86,080 | $41.38 | |
| 90th | $99,790 | $47.98 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for productions.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $36.97 ($76,900 a year).
Do productions make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $76,900 against $59,650 nationally, 29% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $63,000, so San Francisco pays 22% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for production pay?
3 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,790 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.