Producers and Directors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for producers and directors is $43.44 an hour ($90,360 a year). About 143,120 people work in this job there.
Pay range for producers and directors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.01 | $45,780 |
| 25% of workers | $30.13 | $62,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.44 | $90,360 |
| 75% of workers | $64.81 | $134,800 |
| 90% of workers | $95.45 | $198,540 |
Best-paying states for producers and directors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $129,790 | 34,110 |
| New Jersey | $119,840 | 2,970 |
| New York | $107,550 | 27,990 |
| District of Columbia | $104,270 | 2,640 |
| Connecticut | $88,260 | 2,200 |
| Oregon | $87,460 | 1,640 |
| Rhode Island | $84,250 | 560 |
| Washington | $81,550 | 2,270 |
| Illinois | $81,080 | 3,170 |
| Massachusetts | $80,970 | 3,440 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $63,340
- Arizona · $67,320
- Arkansas · $38,820
- California · $129,790
- Colorado · $78,060
- Connecticut · $88,260
- District of Columbia · $104,270
- Florida · $79,920
- Georgia · $79,950
- Hawaii · $66,190
- Illinois · $81,080
- Indiana · $59,870
- Iowa · $58,550
- Kentucky · $54,550
- Louisiana · $62,920
- Maryland · $79,350
- Massachusetts · $80,970
- Michigan · $65,720
- Minnesota · $76,360
- Missouri · $66,460
- Nevada · $78,480
- New Jersey · $119,840
- New York · $107,550
- North Carolina · $63,700
- Ohio · $69,350
- Oklahoma · $61,600
- Oregon · $87,460
- Pennsylvania · $75,460
- Rhode Island · $84,250
- South Carolina · $56,030
- Tennessee · $73,020
- Texas · $71,710
- Utah · $76,350
- Virginia · $65,900
- Washington · $81,550
- Wisconsin · $66,390
Education, experience and outlook for producers and directors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $77,920 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $58,100 |
| Art Directors | $114,850 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,910 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,200 |
| Film and Video Editors | $75,420 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $74,990 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,340 |
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