The average salary for a producers and director in the United States is $107,170, but the range typically falls between $58,540 and $128,040. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $51.52, with a range between $28.15 and $61.56.
There are approximately 154,470 people employed as a producers and director in the United States. With California, New York, Florida employing the highest number of producers and directors.The state with the best pay for a producers and director is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $120,330, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $49,580.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,040 | $20.21 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,540 | $28.15 |
| Median | $82,510 | $39.67 |
| 75th Percentile | $128,040 | $61.56 |
| 90th Percentile | $174,540 | $83.91 |
The salary of a producers and director can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a producers and director in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for producers and directors are New Jersey, California, New York, District of Columbia, Connecticut while the worst states are West Virginia, Mississippi, North Dakota, Indiana, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,210 | $62,660 | $95,600 |
| Alaska | $40,000 | $64,540 | $94,940 |
| Arizona | $36,520 | $64,450 | $103,620 |
| Arkansas | $26,510 | $58,790 | $100,300 |
| California | $57,740 | $132,990 | $221,980 |
| Colorado | $46,550 | $89,080 | $148,910 |
| Connecticut | $49,860 | $103,500 | $163,040 |
| District of Columbia | $52,900 | $102,380 | $157,440 |
| Florida | $41,060 | $83,950 | $136,880 |
| Georgia | $38,360 | $91,950 | $163,580 |
| Hawaii | $40,870 | $75,910 | $106,350 |
| Idaho | $30,670 | $58,960 | $97,480 |
| Illinois | $38,770 | $85,570 | $156,110 |
| Indiana | $30,620 | $56,210 | $96,300 |
| Iowa | $35,300 | $57,110 | $81,280 |
| Kansas | $31,350 | $63,320 | $104,350 |
| Kentucky | $35,980 | $60,570 | $97,760 |
| Louisiana | $29,130 | $74,400 | $124,750 |
| Maine | $40,100 | $77,930 | $127,190 |
| Maryland | $40,630 | $92,510 | $148,660 |
| Massachusetts | $48,340 | $87,050 | $133,430 |
| Michigan | $36,910 | $67,840 | $112,880 |
| Minnesota | $34,450 | $71,300 | $119,870 |
| Mississippi | $24,960 | $48,190 | $77,000 |
| Missouri | $37,150 | $72,220 | $119,120 |
| Montana | $29,850 | $62,560 | $97,020 |
| Nebraska | $35,780 | $65,550 | $128,700 |
| Nevada | $38,120 | $89,910 | $137,920 |
| New Hampshire | $31,100 | $72,190 | $107,060 |
| New Jersey | $59,520 | $120,330 | $174,790 |
| New York | $53,790 | $139,060 | $213,940 |
| North Carolina | $34,370 | $72,250 | $124,590 |
| North Dakota | $34,360 | $54,110 | $78,240 |
| Ohio | $36,440 | $63,160 | $98,750 |
| Oklahoma | $35,780 | $68,620 | $102,820 |
| Oregon | $45,920 | $85,850 | $137,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,350 | $81,770 | $148,270 |
| Rhode Island | $36,940 | $86,440 | $130,050 |
| South Carolina | $29,570 | $71,810 | $125,180 |
| South Dakota | $37,590 | $58,140 | $85,740 |
| Tennessee | $35,860 | $74,000 | $126,010 |
| Texas | $36,770 | $76,060 | $130,510 |
| Utah | $38,720 | $84,760 | $153,360 |
| Vermont | $39,730 | $63,750 | $95,270 |
| Virginia | $37,540 | $68,630 | $106,930 |
| Washington | $44,210 | $90,360 | $159,830 |
| West Virginia | $31,030 | $49,580 | $78,270 |
| Wisconsin | $34,460 | $64,940 | $102,370 |
| Wyoming | $38,920 | $67,100 | $132,940 |
Even between cities, the salary of a producers and director can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for producers and directors is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $150,070.The city with the lowest average salary for producers and directors is Charleston, WV with an average salary of $42,510.
Areas with highest average salaries for producers and directors
Areas with lowest average salaries for producers and directors
The number of producers and directors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of producers and directors has increased by 34,980. On average, the number of producers and directors has been increasing by 7.3% each year. The salary of producers and directors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of producers and directors has increased by $10,480. On average, the salary of producers and directors has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
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