Producers and Directors pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for producers and directors is $30.62 an hour ($63,700 a year). About 3,500 people work in this job there.
That is 30% lower than the U.S. median ($90,360). North Carolina ranks 30th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.40 | $34,120 |
| 25% of workers | $19.34 | $40,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.62 | $63,700 |
| 75% of workers | $42.52 | $88,430 |
| 90% of workers | $64.02 | $133,170 |
Producers and Directors pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $74,850 | 1,240 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $69,820 | 240 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $67,460 | 450 |
| Asheville | $62,880 | 170 |
| Fayetteville | $62,760 | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $62,400 | 160 |
| Wilmington | $61,120 | 130 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $54,890 | 30 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 |
|---|---|
| Editors | $73,740 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,700 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,660 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $58,670 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,910 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $43,840 |
| Musicians and Singers | $120,557 |
| Actors | $39,166 |
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