Producers and Directors wage levels in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, a Producers and Directors job reaches Level III at $158,954 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 27-2012 · OEWS area 31080 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$71,802$34.52
Level II2$115,378$55.47
Level III3$158,954$76.42
Level IV4$202,530$97.37

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $180,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $202,530 (+$22,530). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.

What this occupation covers

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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