Producers and Directors pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for producers and directors is $50.13 an hour ($104,270 a year). About 2,640 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($90,360). District of Columbia ranks 4th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.30 | $69,260 |
| 25% of workers | $39.70 | $82,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.13 | $104,270 |
| 75% of workers | $64.03 | $133,180 |
| 90% of workers | $81.96 | $170,490 |
Producers and Directors pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $100,270 | 4,230 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $83,920 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $105,390 |
| Writers and Authors | $129,300 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $78,770 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $65,360 |
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