Producers and Directors pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for producers and directors is $41.68 an hour ($86,680 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($90,360). It is 6% higher than the Washington median ($81,550).
Pay range for producers and directors in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.65 | $51,270 |
| 25% of workers | $31.50 | $65,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.68 | $86,680 |
| 75% of workers | $64.36 | $133,880 |
| 90% of workers | $82.10 | $170,770 |
Producers and Directors pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $92,220 | 40 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page) | $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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