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Producers and Directors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Producers and Directors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$129,790
Median Annual Salary
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+6.3% vs 2024
$155,750
Mean Salary
$129,790
Median Salary
$62.40
Hourly Rate
34,110 people work as Producers and Directors in California
Producers and Directors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Producers and Directors in California earn a median salary of $129,790 per year ($10,815/month).
This is 83.5% above the national average of $70,717.
California ranks #1 out of 50 states for Producers and Directors pay.
Approximately 34,110 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 6.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Producers and Directors
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.38
Speaking
4.25
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Judgment and Decision Making
4.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Communications and Media
4.89
Computers and Electronics
4.46
English Language
4.37
Customer and Personal Service
4.02
Administration and Management
3.9
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(92.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Producers and Directors in California
Salaries for Producers and Directors in California range from $63,570 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $306,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $83,110 and $172,410.
How much do Producers and Directors make in California?
The median annual salary for Producers and Directors in California is $129,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $155,750.
What is the salary range for a Producers and Directors in California?
Salaries for Producers and Directors in California range from $63,570 at the 10th percentile to $306,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $83,110 and $172,410.
What is the starting salary for a Producers and Directors in California?
Entry-level Producers and Directors positions in California typically start around $63,570 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $83,110 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Producers and Directors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 34,110 people are employed as Producers and Directors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Producers and Directors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Producers and Directors in California is approximately $62.40 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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