Producers and Directors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for producers and directors is $35.11 an hour ($73,020 a year). About 2,920 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($90,360). Tennessee ranks 19th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.37 | $36,120 |
| 25% of workers | $23.87 | $49,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.11 | $73,020 |
| 75% of workers | $47.70 | $99,220 |
| 90% of workers | $63.75 | $132,610 |
Producers and Directors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $79,590 | 1,830 |
| Chattanooga | $61,660 | 160 |
| Memphis | $60,440 | 240 |
| Knoxville | $58,660 | 290 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $43,480 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $49,970 |
| Editors | $59,550 |
| Writers and Authors | $58,870 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $48,290 |
| Art Directors | $89,860 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,390 |
| Film and Video Editors | $57,880 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $37,780 |
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