Producers and Directors Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $90,360 · Median hourly: $43.44 · Employment: 143,120
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 |
| 25th | $62,670 | $30.13 |
| Median | $90,360 | $43.44 |
| 75th | $134,800 | $64.81 |
| 90th | $198,540 | $95.45 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-2012
- Total U.S. employment: 143,120
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $45,780, median pay is $90,360, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $198,540.
Across the United States, 143,120 producers and directors are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Producers and Directors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,340 | $30.45 | -29.9% | 1,040 |
| Alaska | $54,060 | $25.99 | -40.2% | 160 |
| Arizona | $67,320 | $32.36 | -25.5% | 1,720 |
| Arkansas | $38,820 | $18.66 | -57.0% | 700 |
| California | $129,790 | $62.40 | +43.6% | 34,110 |
| Colorado | $78,060 | $37.53 | -13.6% | 1,960 |
| Connecticut | $88,260 | $42.43 | -2.3% | 2,200 |
| Delaware | $72,650 | $34.93 | -19.6% | 150 |
| District of Columbia | $104,270 | $50.13 | +15.4% | 2,640 |
| Florida | $79,920 | $38.42 | -11.6% | 7,160 |
| Georgia | $79,950 | $38.44 | -11.5% | 5,010 |
| Hawaii | $66,190 | $31.82 | -26.7% | 510 |
| Idaho | $61,150 | $29.40 | -32.3% | 380 |
| Illinois | $81,080 | $38.98 | -10.3% | 3,170 |
| Indiana | $59,870 | $28.79 | -33.7% | 1,480 |
| Iowa | $58,550 | $28.15 | -35.2% | 720 |
| Kansas | $60,600 | $29.14 | -32.9% | 420 |
| Kentucky | $54,550 | $26.23 | -39.6% | 950 |
| Louisiana | $62,920 | $30.25 | -30.4% | 880 |
| Maine | $71,320 | $34.29 | -21.1% | 400 |
| Maryland | $79,350 | $38.15 | -12.2% | 1,610 |
| Massachusetts | $80,970 | $38.93 | -10.4% | 3,440 |
| Michigan | $65,720 | $31.60 | -27.3% | 2,310 |
| Minnesota | $76,360 | $36.71 | -15.5% | 1,390 |
| Mississippi | $48,100 | $23.13 | -46.8% | 390 |
| Missouri | $66,460 | $31.95 | -26.4% | 1,630 |
| Montana | $52,580 | $25.28 | -41.8% | 390 |
| Nebraska | $52,580 | $25.28 | -41.8% | 470 |
| Nevada | $78,480 | $37.73 | -13.1% | 1,630 |
| New Hampshire | $61,560 | $29.60 | -31.9% | 300 |
| New Jersey | $119,840 | $57.62 | +32.6% | 2,970 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — | 520 |
| New York | $107,550 | $51.71 | +19.0% | 27,990 |
| North Carolina | $63,700 | $30.62 | -29.5% | 3,500 |
| North Dakota | $57,870 | $27.82 | -36.0% | 170 |
| Ohio | $69,350 | $33.34 | -23.3% | 1,610 |
| Oklahoma | $61,600 | $29.61 | -31.8% | 770 |
| Oregon | $87,460 | $42.05 | -3.2% | 1,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,460 | $36.28 | -16.5% | 4,200 |
| Rhode Island | $84,250 | $40.51 | -6.8% | 560 |
| South Carolina | $56,030 | $26.94 | -38.0% | 1,190 |
| South Dakota | $60,260 | $28.97 | -33.3% | 170 |
| Tennessee | $73,020 | $35.11 | -19.2% | 2,920 |
| Texas | $71,710 | $34.48 | -20.6% | 6,610 |
| Utah | $76,350 | $36.71 | -15.5% | 1,670 |
| Vermont | $55,660 | $26.76 | -38.4% | 290 |
| Virginia | $65,900 | $31.69 | -27.1% | 2,820 |
| Washington | $81,550 | $39.21 | -9.7% | 2,270 |
| West Virginia | $46,660 | $22.43 | -48.4% | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $66,390 | $31.92 | -26.5% | 1,600 |
| Wyoming | $60,420 | $29.05 | -33.1% | 130 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers — $31,200/yr
- General and Operations Managers — $105,770/yr
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for producers and directors?
The median annual wage for producers and directors is $90,360 ($43.44 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays producers and directors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many producers and directors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 143,120 producers and directors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do producers and directors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $43.44. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.