Producers and Directors pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for producers and directors is $39.21 an hour ($81,550 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($90,360). Washington ranks 8th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for producers and directors in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.98 | $47,810 |
| 25% of workers | $30.17 | $62,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.21 | $81,550 |
| 75% of workers | $61.55 | $128,030 |
| 90% of workers | $80.66 | $167,760 |
Producers and Directors pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $92,220 | 40 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $86,680 | 1,660 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $74,980 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $61,430 | 150 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $54,760 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,700 |
| Art Directors | $121,170 |
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| Coaches and Scouts | $48,030 |
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