SOC 27-2012 · May 2025 · United States
Producers and Directors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Producers and Directors across the United States is $90,360 per year, measured over 143,120 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $129,790.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Producers and Directors
Pay for this occupation varies by 234.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $129,790 and Arkansas pays $38,820.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $129,790 | 34,110 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $119,840 | 2,970 | |
| 3 | New York | $107,550 | 27,990 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $104,270 | 2,640 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $88,260 | 2,200 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $87,460 | 1,640 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $84,250 | 560 | |
| 8 | Washington | $81,550 | 2,270 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $81,080 | 3,170 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $80,970 | 3,440 |
States with the most Producers and Directors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 34,110 | $129,790 | |
| 2 | New York | 27,990 | $107,550 | |
| 3 | Florida | 7,160 | $79,920 | |
| 4 | Texas | 6,610 | $71,710 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 5,010 | $79,950 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 4,200 | $75,460 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 3,500 | $63,700 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 3,440 | $80,970 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 3,170 | $81,080 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 2,970 | $119,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $131,600 | 21,910 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $130,640 | 5,030 |
| 3 | Trenton | $110,190 | 190 |
| 4 | New York | $108,460 | 27,020 |
| 5 | Waterbury | $102,340 | 860 |
| 6 | Washington | $100,270 | 4,230 |
| 7 | Bridgeport | $100,060 | 620 |
| 8 | San Diego | $99,520 | 990 |
| 9 | Salem | $98,900 | 50 |
| 10 | Riverside | $97,360 | 470 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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