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Producers and Directors average salary by city in California
- Los Angeles$159,390
- San Francisco$157,900
- Riverside$124,950
- San Diego$122,920
- Salinas$115,510
- Redding$111,960
- Vallejo$101,070
- Bakersfield$99,360
- Fresno$93,610
- Santa Maria$92,030
- Santa Cruz$89,930
- San Luis Obispo$88,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $159,390 | $131,600 | $82,960 | $109,478 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $157,900 | $130,640 | $96,170 | $108,598 | 116 |
| Riverside | $124,950 | $97,360 | $71,280 | $89,141 | 106 |
| San Diego | $122,920 | $99,520 | $70,710 | $87,942 | 112 |
| Salinas | $115,510 | $87,900 | $67,660 | $83,441 | 109 |
| Redding | $111,960 | $63,010 | $39,580 | $81,274 | 101 |
| Vallejo | $101,070 | $87,910 | $65,450 | $74,625 | 108 |
| Bakersfield | $99,360 | $92,510 | $63,040 | $73,581 | 101 |
| Fresno | $93,610 | $78,730 | $63,360 | $70,071 | 102 |
| Santa Maria | $92,030 | $76,860 | $65,780 | $69,106 | 109 |
| Santa Cruz | $89,930 | $77,530 | $56,570 | $67,824 | 110 |
| San Luis Obispo | $88,790 | $71,500 | $55,450 | $67,128 | 109 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Producers and Directors salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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