Producers and Directors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for producers and directorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $113,300 ≈ $54/hr
National median salary $90,360
Total employment 143,120 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +4.9%
Faster than average
Annual openings 12,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 167,000 → 175,200 (+8,300)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$155,750
- New York$134,810
- New Jersey$124,310
- District of Columbia$115,040
- Delaware$110,780
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$44,440
- Mississippi$56,050
- Alaska$59,690
- Wyoming$60,010
- Kentucky$61,920
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $155,750 | $129,790 | $75 | +37.5% | 34,110 |
| 2 | New York | $134,810 | $107,550 | $65 | +19% | 27,990 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $124,310 | $119,840 | $60 | +9.7% | 2,970 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $115,040 | $104,270 | $55 | +1.5% | 2,640 |
| 5 | Delaware | $110,780 | $72,650 | $53 | -2.2% | 150 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $107,640 | $88,260 | $52 | -5% | 2,200 |
| 7 | Georgia | $103,280 | $79,950 | $50 | -8.8% | 5,010 |
| 8 | Washington | $98,990 | $81,550 | $48 | -12.6% | 2,270 |
| 9 | Illinois | $95,920 | $81,080 | $46 | -15.3% | 3,170 |
| 10 | Oregon | $95,710 | $87,460 | $46 | -15.5% | 1,640 |
| 11 | Florida | $95,330 | $79,920 | $46 | -15.9% | 7,160 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $94,850 | $80,970 | $46 | -16.3% | 3,440 |
| 13 | Arizona | $94,670 | $67,320 | $46 | -16.4% | 1,720 |
| 14 | Nevada | $93,070 | $78,480 | $45 | -17.9% | 1,630 |
| 15 | Utah | $92,790 | $76,350 | $45 | -18.1% | 1,670 |
| 16 | Maryland | $90,950 | $79,350 | $44 | -19.7% | 1,610 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $90,730 | $84,250 | $44 | -19.9% | 560 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $87,230 | $62,920 | $42 | -23% | 880 |
| 19 | Colorado | $86,150 | $78,060 | $41 | -24% | 1,960 |
| 20 | Maine | $85,650 | $71,320 | $41 | -24.4% | 400 |
| 21 | Texas | $85,080 | $71,710 | $41 | -24.9% | 6,610 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $83,200 | $75,460 | $40 | -26.6% | 4,200 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $81,760 | $76,360 | $39 | -27.8% | 1,390 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $79,780 | $66,390 | $38 | -29.6% | 1,600 |
| 25 | Michigan | $79,620 | $65,720 | $38 | -29.7% | 2,310 |
| 26 | Missouri | $78,870 | $66,460 | $38 | -30.4% | 1,630 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $78,680 | $73,020 | $38 | -30.6% | 2,920 |
| 28 | Ohio | $78,200 | $69,350 | $38 | -31% | 1,610 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $75,170 | $63,700 | $36 | -33.7% | 3,500 |
| 30 | Virginia | $74,770 | $65,900 | $36 | -34% | 2,820 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $74,520 | $66,190 | $36 | -34.2% | 510 |
| 32 | Alabama | $73,650 | $63,340 | $35 | -35% | 1,040 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $73,000 | $56,030 | $35 | -35.6% | 1,190 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $70,320 | $61,600 | $34 | -37.9% | 770 |
| 35 | Vermont | $70,180 | $55,660 | $34 | -38.1% | 290 |
| 36 | Idaho | $69,860 | $61,150 | $34 | -38.3% | 380 |
| 37 | Kansas | $67,800 | $60,600 | $33 | -40.2% | 420 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $65,090 | $60,260 | $31 | -42.6% | 170 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $65,050 | $61,560 | $31 | -42.6% | 300 |
| 40 | Indiana | $64,940 | $59,870 | $31 | -42.7% | 1,480 |
| 41 | Iowa | $64,710 | $58,550 | $31 | -42.9% | 720 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $63,710 | $46,660 | $31 | -43.8% | 230 |
| 43 | Montana | $63,490 | $52,580 | $31 | -44% | 390 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $62,700 | $57,870 | $30 | -44.7% | 170 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $62,370 | $52,580 | $30 | -45% | 470 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $61,920 | $54,550 | $30 | -45.3% | 950 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $60,010 | $60,420 | $29 | -47% | 130 |
| 48 | Alaska | $59,690 | $54,060 | $29 | -47.3% | 160 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $56,050 | $48,100 | $27 | -50.5% | 390 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $44,440 | $38,820 | $21 | -60.8% | 700 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 277 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,600 | $159,390 | 21,910 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,640 | $157,900 | 5,030 |
| 3 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $110,190 | $116,080 | 190 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $108,460 | $137,130 | 27,020 |
| 5 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $102,340 | $116,670 | 860 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $100,270 | $105,940 | 4,230 |
| 7 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $100,060 | $117,180 | 620 |
| 8 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $99,520 | $122,920 | 990 |
| 9 | Salem, OR | $98,900 | $101,110 | 50 |
| 10 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $97,360 | $124,950 | 470 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing producers and directorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $164,480 | $158,350 | 260 |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $164,480 | $158,350 | 260 |
| 3 | Engineering Services | $150,230 | $178,820 | 30 |
| 4 | Software Publishers | $145,480 | $152,630 | 2,540 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $137,070 | $157,400 | 30 |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $135,490 | $240,800 | 2,350 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $135,490 | $240,800 | 2,350 |
| 8 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $135,490 | $240,800 | 2,350 |
| 9 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $133,150 | $129,440 | 3,700 |
| 10 | Temporary Help Services | $132,510 | $152,030 | 2,000 |
| 11 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $130,410 | $122,190 | 100 |
| 12 | Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $129,990 | $121,110 | 150 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Education level
Full-time vs part-time
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do producers and directors make in the U.S.?
The median producers and directors salary in the United States is $90,360 per year (mean $113,300), and about 80% earn between $45,780 and $198,540.
How much do producers and directors make per hour?
Roughly $54 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $113,300 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays producers and directors the most?
California has the highest average pay for producers and directors at $155,750 per year (median $129,790).
What is the job outlook for producers and directors?
Employment is projected to change +4.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 12,800 openings per year.
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