Producers and Directors pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for producers and directors is $57.62 an hour ($119,840 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($90,360). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.96 | $62,310 |
| 25% of workers | $37.56 | $78,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $57.62 | $119,840 |
| 75% of workers | $77.67 | $161,550 |
| 90% of workers | $99.41 | $206,770 |
Producers and Directors pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $110,190 | 190 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $79,520 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $71,040 |
| Editors | $81,680 |
| Art Directors | $129,200 |
| Writers and Authors | $81,590 |
| Film and Video Editors | $82,890 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $59,830 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $76,700 |
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