Producers and Directors pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for producers and directors is $34.48 an hour ($71,710 a year). About 6,610 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($90,360). Texas ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.53 | $40,610 |
| 25% of workers | $23.57 | $49,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.48 | $71,710 |
| 75% of workers | $47.64 | $99,100 |
| 90% of workers | $70.36 | $146,340 |
Producers and Directors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $78,050 | 1,200 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $77,260 | 2,330 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $64,550 | 370 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $63,950 | 810 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $60,920 | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan | $58,860 | 60 |
| Waco | $53,960 | 80 |
| El Paso | $49,020 | 100 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $46,620 | 30 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $46,520 | 50 |
| Amarillo | $45,610 | 60 |
| Odessa | $44,670 | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $43,990 | 60 |
| Abilene | $43,300 | 40 |
| Tyler | $42,650 | 70 |
| Lubbock | $42,330 | 110 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $45,950 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $49,440 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,470 |
| Art Directors | $88,270 |
| Writers and Authors | $69,990 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $63,110 |
| Film and Video Editors | $61,220 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $49,050 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.