Producers and Directors pay in California
Producers and Directors in California earn an average of $155,750 a year. That is $42,450 (37%) more than the U.S. average of $113,300. The best-paying metro area is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $159,390.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for producers and directors by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Average pay by state
California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $113,300 | $54.47 |
| California | $155,750 | $74.88 |
| Oregon | $95,710 | $46.01 |
| Arizona | $94,670 | $45.51 |
| Nevada | $93,070 | $44.75 |
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Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do producers and directors make in California?
The average is $155,750 a year, and the median is $129,790. That is $42,450 (37%) more than the U.S. average of $113,300.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$74.88 an hour on average; the median is $62.40.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($159,390), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($157,900). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA ($88,790).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.