Producers and Directors pay in California
In California, the median pay for producers and directors is $62.40 an hour ($129,790 a year). About 34,110 people work in this job there.
That is 44% higher than the U.S. median ($90,360). California ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.56 | $63,570 |
| 25% of workers | $39.96 | $83,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.40 | $129,790 |
| 75% of workers | $82.89 | $172,410 |
| 90% of workers | $147.52 | $306,850 |
Producers and Directors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $131,600 | 21,910 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $130,640 | 5,030 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $99,520 | 990 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $97,360 | 470 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $92,510 | 110 |
| Vallejo | $87,910 | 30 |
| Salinas | $87,900 | 100 |
| Fresno | $78,730 | 230 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $77,530 | 80 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $76,860 | 180 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $71,500 | 60 |
| Redding | $63,010 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for producers and directors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $98,030 |
| Art Directors | $137,780 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $64,620 |
| Writers and Authors | $86,480 |
| Film and Video Editors | $88,490 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $130,540 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $106,900 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $93,090 |
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