Producers and Directors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for producers and directors is $51.71 an hour ($107,550 a year). About 27,990 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($90,360). New York ranks 3rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.79 | $61,960 |
| 25% of workers | $38.32 | $79,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.71 | $107,550 |
| 75% of workers | $81.37 | $169,260 |
| 90% of workers | $107.01 | $222,580 |
Producers and Directors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $108,460 | 27,020 |
| Rochester | $83,030 | 360 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $82,440 | 160 |
| Syracuse | $79,680 | 230 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $79,450 | 350 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $78,810 | 380 |
| Kingston | $74,520 | 60 |
| Ithaca | $65,410 | 50 |
| Utica-Rome | $62,310 | 40 |
| Binghamton | $60,490 | 60 |
New York 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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|---|---|
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| Art Directors | $137,320 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $67,600 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $100,770 |
| Film and Video Editors | $103,440 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $93,410 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $82,930 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $96,770 |
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