Producers and Directors pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for producers and directors is $48.21 an hour ($100,270 a year). About 4,230 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($90,360). It is 4% lower than the District of Columbia median ($104,270).
Pay range for producers and directors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.75 | $57,720 |
| 25% of workers | $37.78 | $78,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.21 | $100,270 |
| 75% of workers | $61.49 | $127,890 |
| 90% of workers | $76.58 | $159,290 |
Producers and Directors pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page) | $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)
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|---|---|
| Editors | $84,800 |
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| Audio and Video Technicians | $74,380 |
| Writers and Authors | $108,460 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $50,680 |
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