Producer and Director Salary in California
Based on 36K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$122,150
$58.726/hr
vs National Average
$67,222
+81.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – —
36K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Producer and Director in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,600 |
| 25th percentile | $78,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $122,150 |
| 75th percentile | $170,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Producer and Director in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,120 |
| 2023 | $105,080 |
| 2024 | $122,150 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,120 | $64,899 |
| 2023 | $105,080 | $64,909 |
| 2024 | $122,150 | $67,222 |