Producers and Directors pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for producers and directors is $52.15 an hour ($108,460 a year). About 27,020 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($90,360). It is about the same as the New York median ($107,550).
Pay range for producers and directors in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.59 | $63,620 |
| 25% of workers | $38.92 | $80,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.15 | $108,460 |
| 75% of workers | $81.73 | $169,990 |
| 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 (this page) | $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 | $142,990 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $72,300 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $101,670 |
| Film and Video Editors | $104,590 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $93,410 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $96,760 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $97,970 |
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