Media Programming Directors Salary in California
Media Programming Directors in California earn a median of $129,790 a year, +44% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Producers and Directors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $129,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +44% ($90,360)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 34,110
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,570; the top 10% earn over $306,850. Nationally the range is $45,780 to $198,540.
States ranked near California
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Media Programming Directors pay in California
How much do media programming directors make in California?
The median is $129,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,570 and the top 10% earn over $306,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for media programming directors?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 50 (+44% vs. the national median of $90,360). Living costs are not included.