California salary bands based on BLS OEWS May 2024 state estimates (25th–75th percentile ranges where available). Union day rates shown for select commercial production roles.

Production & Post Salary Ranges (California)

Job Title (Standardized)	Level	California Base Salary Range	California Hourly Range	Union / Day Rate (if applicable)	SOC Match
Production Assistant	Entry	$35,600–$39,700	$17.11–$19.09	—	43-9061 — Office Clerks, General
Production Coordinator	Mid	$48,560–$76,690	$23.35–$36.87	—	43-5061 — Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Producer	Senior	$122,150–$170,720	$58.73–$82.08	—	27-2012 — Producers and Directors
Executive Producer	Lead	$170,720–$170,720	$82.08–$82.08	—	27-2012 — Producers and Directors
Showrunner	Lead	$170,720–$170,720	$82.08–$82.08	—	27-2012 — Producers and Directors
Director	Senior	$122,150–$170,720	$58.73–$82.08	—	27-2012 — Producers and Directors
Director of Photography	Union Scale	See union/day-rate (production)	See union/day-rate (production)	$154.28/hr (0–8) — $1,234 min call	N/A (role-specific rate card)
Camera Operator	Mid	$63,670–$121,750	$30.61–$58.53	—	27-4031 — Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
First Assistant Camera	Union Scale	See union/day-rate (production)	See union/day-rate (production)	$68.33/hr (0–8) — $547 min call	N/A (role-specific rate card)
Gaffer	Mid	$37,070–$48,050	$17.82–$23.10	—	49-9098 — Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Grip	Entry	$33,390–$37,070	$16.05–$17.82	—	49-9098 — Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Sound Recordist	Union Scale	See union/day-rate (production)	See union/day-rate (production)	$105.38/hr (0–8) — $843 min call	N/A (role-specific rate card)
Video Editor	Mid	$63,850–$122,080	$30.70–$58.69	—	27-4032 — Film and Video Editors
Editor	Mid	$63,850–$122,080	$30.70–$58.69	—	27-4032 — Film and Video Editors
Colorist	Senior	$83,200–$167,290	$40.00–$80.43	—	27-4032 — Film and Video Editors
Motion Graphics Designer	Mid	$96,550–$154,440	$46.42–$74.25	—	27-1014 — Special Effects Artists and Animators
Audio Engineer	Mid	$49,110–$119,720	$23.61–$57.56	—	27-4014 — Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound Designer	Mid	$49,110–$119,720	$23.61–$57.56	—	27-4014 — Sound Engineering Technicians
Commercial Photographer	Mid	$38,380–$85,250	$18.45–$40.99	—	27-4021 — Photographers
Photo Assistant	Entry	$35,750–$38,380	$17.19–$18.45	—	27-4021 — Photographers
Digital Technician (DIT)	Union Scale	See union/day-rate (production)	See union/day-rate (production)	$90.00/hr (0–8) — $720 min call	N/A (role-specific rate card)
Retoucher	Mid	$57,160–$99,510	$27.48–$47.84	—	27-1024 — Graphic Designers
Studio Manager	Mid	$82,350–$195,260	$39.59–$93.88	—	11-1021 — General and Operations Managers
Art Director	Senior	$133,930–$226,370	$64.39–$108.83	—	27-1011 — Art Directors
Set Stylist	Mid	$60,260–$99,030	$28.97–$47.61	—	27-1025 — Interior Designers
Wardrobe Stylist	Mid	—	—	—	27-1022 — Fashion Designers (CA wage may be suppressed)
Hair & Makeup Artist	Mid	$72,800–$135,520	$35.00–$65.15	—	39-5091 — Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Marketing & Growth Salary Ranges (California)

Job Title (Standardized)	Level	California Base Salary Range	California Hourly Range	Notes	SOC Match
Brand Strategist	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	Benchmark band; adjust by scope (brand, growth, comms)	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Marketing Manager	Senior	$178,160–—	$85.66–—	Upper percentiles can be top-coded/suppressed in some tables	11-2021 — Marketing Managers
Creative Director	Lead	$205,020–$205,020	$98.57–$98.57	Use as leadership benchmark; many Creative Directors vary widely by company	11-2011 — Advertising & Promotions Managers
Copywriter	Mid	$58,170–$111,610	$27.97–$53.66	Also applies to Writer (brand/editorial)	27-3043 — Writers and Authors
Writer	Mid	$58,170–$111,610	$27.97–$53.66	—	27-3043 — Writers and Authors
Graphic Designer	Mid	$57,160–$99,510	$27.48–$47.84	—	27-1024 — Graphic Designers
Brand Designer	Mid	$57,160–$99,510	$27.48–$47.84	—	27-1024 — Graphic Designers
UX/UI Designer	Mid	$90,480–$160,460	$43.50–$77.15	Often titled Web & Digital Interface Designer	15-1255 — Web and Digital Interface Designers
Content Strategist	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	Benchmark under marketing specialists; vary by content/SEO scope	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
SEO Specialist	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	—	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
PPC Specialist	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	—	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Email Marketing Specialist	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	—	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Social Media Manager	Mid	$75,600–$150,720	$36.35–$72.46	Benchmarked under PR/Comms management	11-2032 — Public Relations Managers
Community Manager	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	Benchmarked under marketing specialists	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Public Relations Specialist	Mid	$60,200–$113,900	$28.94–$54.76	“Publicist” often benchmarks here	27-3031 — Public Relations Specialists
Publicist	Mid	$60,200–$113,900	$28.94–$54.76	—	27-3031 — Public Relations Specialists
Media Planner	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	—	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Media Buyer	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	—	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Market Research Analyst	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	—	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists

Client Services & Operations Salary Ranges (California)

Job Title (Standardized)	Level	California Base Salary Range	California Hourly Range	Notes	SOC Match
Client Service Representative (Customer Service)	Entry	$40,950–$60,470	$19.69–$29.07	—	43-4051 — Customer Service Representatives
Account Manager	Mid	$52,350–$117,850	$25.17–$56.66	Service account roles vary widely; adjust by book size & seniority	41-3091 — Sales Reps of Services (All Other)
Client Relations Manager	Senior	$79,410–$167,110	$38.18–$80.34	Benchmarked as senior services sales	41-3091 — Sales Reps of Services (All Other)
Project Manager	Mid	$82,590–$145,430	$39.71–$69.92	Often titled PM Specialist	13-1082 — Project Management Specialists
Contracts Manager	Mid	$57,150–$104,810	$27.48–$50.39	Benchmarked under Buyers & Purchasing Agents (contracting/procurement)	13-1020 — Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Scheduling Coordinator	Entry	$40,390–$63,210	$19.42–$30.39	Also applies to Guest Coordinator / Portfolio Coordinator (ops)	43-6014 — Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
Portfolio Coordinator	Entry	$40,390–$63,210	$19.42–$30.39	—	43-6014 — Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
Guest Coordinator	Entry	$40,390–$63,210	$19.42–$30.39	—	43-6014 — Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
Distribution Manager	Senior	$99,140–$171,490	$47.66–$82.45	Logistics / distribution leadership benchmark	11-3071 — Logistics Managers

Talent / Agency Salary Ranges (California)

Job Title (Standardized)	Level	California Base Salary Range	California Hourly Range	Notes	SOC Match
Talent Manager	Mid	$51,800–$115,890	$24.90–$55.72	Benchmarked to agents/business managers of artists	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Talent Agent	Mid	$51,800–$115,890	$24.90–$55.72	—	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Model Booker	Entry	$38,990–$51,800	$18.74–$24.90	Entry band for booking roles	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Scout	Entry	$38,990–$51,800	$18.74–$24.90	—	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Agency Director	Senior	$115,890–$165,350	$55.72–$79.50	Leadership band (varies heavily by roster revenue)	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Casting Director	Mid	$51,800–$115,890	$24.90–$55.72	Benchmarked as agent/manager role	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Casting Assistant	Entry	$38,990–$51,800	$18.74–$24.90	—	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Talent Coordinator	Entry	$38,990–$51,800	$18.74–$24.90	—	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Model Manager	Mid	$51,800–$115,890	$24.90–$55.72	—	13-1011 — Agents & Business Managers of Artists
Development Coach	Entry	$34,600–$57,070	$16.63–$27.44	Benchmarked as personal care/service “all other” (varies widely)	39-9099 — Personal Care & Service Workers, All Other
Runway Coach	Entry	$34,600–$57,070	$16.63–$27.44	—	39-9099 — Personal Care & Service Workers, All Other
Image Consultant	Entry	$34,600–$57,070	$16.63–$27.44	—	39-9099 — Personal Care & Service Workers, All Other

Podcast / Audio / Content Ops Salary Ranges (California)

Job Title (Standardized)	Level	California Base Salary Range	California Hourly Range	Notes	SOC Match
Podcast Host	Mid	$47,340–$94,840	$22.76–$45.59	Benchmarked as Radio/TV Announcer	27-3011 — Radio and Television Announcers
Co-Host	Entry	$39,620–$47,340	$19.05–$22.76	—	27-3011 — Radio and Television Announcers
Voiceover Artist	Mid	$47,340–$94,840	$22.76–$45.59	Benchmarked as announcer/voice talent	27-3011 — Radio and Television Announcers
Researcher	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	Often overlaps market/brand research	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Booker	Entry	$40,390–$63,210	$19.42–$30.39	Operations/admin benchmark (booking logistics)	43-6014 — Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
Transcription Specialist	Mid	$55,090–$106,780	$26.49–$51.34	Benchmarked as court reporting/captioning	27-3092 — Court Reporters & Simultaneous Captioners

Luxury Concierge & Guest Experience Salary Ranges (California)

Job Title (Standardized)	Level	California Base Salary Range	California Hourly Range	Notes	SOC Match
Luxury Hotel Concierge	Mid	$36,980–$54,050	$17.78–$25.99	Concierge benchmark	39-6012 — Concierges
VIP Concierge	Senior	$45,850–$62,510	$22.04–$30.05	Senior concierge band	39-6012 — Concierges
Lifestyle Concierge	Mid	$36,980–$54,050	$17.78–$25.99	—	39-6012 — Concierges
Front Desk Concierge	Entry	$33,680–$36,980	$16.19–$17.78	Entry concierge band	39-6012 — Concierges
Travel Concierge	Mid	$36,980–$54,050	$17.78–$25.99	—	39-6012 — Concierges
Event Concierge	Mid	$56,820–$91,350	$27.32–$43.92	Event planning benchmark	13-1121 — Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Guest Relations Manager	Senior	$70,490–$129,680	$33.89–$62.35	Lodging/hospitality management benchmark	11-9081 — Lodging Managers
Personal Shopper	Mid	$34,600–$57,070	$16.63–$27.44	Personal services benchmark	39-9099 — Personal Care & Service Workers, All Other
Restaurant Reservations Specialist	Entry	$36,840–$52,420	$17.71–$25.20	Reservation/guest services benchmark	43-4181 — Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Transportation Coordinator	Mid	$42,960–$70,740	$20.65–$34.01	Freight/travel coordination benchmark	43-5011 — Cargo and Freight Agents
Private Driver Liaison	Mid	$36,530–$55,960	$17.56–$26.90	Chauffeur/shuttle benchmark	53-3053 — Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Security Liaison	Entry	$37,310–$55,520	$17.94–$26.69	Security benchmark	33-9032 — Security Guards
Experiences Curator	Mid	$34,850–$58,150	$16.76–$27.96	Tour/travel guide benchmark (varies by market)	39-7010 — Tour and Travel Guides
Cultural Guide	Mid	$34,850–$58,150	$16.76–$27.96	—	39-7010 — Tour and Travel Guides
Exclusive Partnerships Coordinator	Mid	$63,620–$134,680	$30.59–$64.75	Partnership support benchmark	13-1161 — Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Brand Partnership Manager	Senior	$133,420–$207,090	$64.14–$99.56	Sales leadership benchmark	11-2022 — Sales Managers

Source methodology: BLS OEWS state wage tables (May 2024). Union/day rates shown for select commercial production roles from published rate cards/wage charts.