Producers and Directors pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for producers and directors is $33.34 an hour ($69,350 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($90,360). Ohio ranks 23rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.61 | $44,950 |
| 25% of workers | $25.28 | $52,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.34 | $69,350 |
| 75% of workers | $44.76 | $93,090 |
| 90% of workers | $58.87 | $122,450 |
Producers and Directors pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $76,930 | 370 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $71,400 | 40 |
| Cleveland | $71,160 | 380 |
| Cincinnati | $67,620 | 320 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $64,230 | 100 |
| Akron | $63,260 | 60 |
| Toledo | $62,220 | 100 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $72,160 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $49,890 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $47,880 |
| Art Directors | $94,390 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $42,440 |
| Writers and Authors | $65,930 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $64,860 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $46,530 |
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