How much does a production make in San Jose?
$76,500a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $36.78 an hour or $6,375 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.78
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 3,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,830Median: $76,500Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,830 | $24.44 | |
| 25th | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| Median | $76,500 | $36.78 | |
| 75th | $93,250 | $44.83 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.90 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for productions.
| San Francisco, CA | $76,900 |
| 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 Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $36.78 ($76,500 a year).
Do productions make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $76,500 against $59,650 nationally, 28% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $63,000, so San Jose pays 21% more.
Where does San Jose rank for production pay?
4 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.