SOC 27-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Producers and Directors — Santa Maria
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Producers and Directors in Santa Maria, CA is $76,860 per year, 14.9% below the national median of $90,360.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Producers and Directors in Santa Maria, CA is $76,860 per year, 14.9% below the national median of $90,360. Half of workers earn between $65,780 and $104,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,760 and the ninetieth at $162,270.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Los Angeles records the highest median at $131,600. Of the 433 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 185th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | −49.4% |
| 25th | $65,780 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $76,860 | −14.9% |
| 75th | $104,750 | +15.9% |
| 90th | $162,270 | +79.6% |
| Mean | $92,030 | +1.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $131,600 | 21,910 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $130,640 | 5,030 | |
| 3 | San Diego | $99,520 | 990 | |
| 4 | Riverside | $97,360 | 470 | |
| 5 | Bakersfield | $92,510 | 110 | |
| 6 | Vallejo | $87,910 | 30 | |
| 7 | Salinas | $87,900 | 100 | |
| 8 | Fresno | $78,730 | 230 | |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | $77,530 | 80 | |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $71,500 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Maria run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $76,860 buys what $69,431 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,431US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,860 a year, 14.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,760 to $162,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $131,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Producers and Directors in Santa Maria, CA?
The median annual wage is $76,860, or $36.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $90,360, so pay in Santa Maria, CA is 14.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Santa Maria, CA earns more than $162,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Los Angeles, at $131,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Santa Maria, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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