SOC 27-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Producers and Directors — Blacksburg
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Producers and Directors in Blacksburg, VA is $64,660 per year, substantially below the national median of $90,360 — a gap of 28.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Producers and Directors in Blacksburg, VA is $64,660 per year, substantially below the national median of $90,360 — a gap of 28.4%. Pay ranges from under $43,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $109,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,060 to $84,030.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Harrisonburg leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,830. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 87th of 257 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,060 | −52.3% |
| 25th | $49,060 | −45.7% |
| Median (50th) | $64,660 | −28.4% |
| 75th | $84,030 | −7.0% |
| 90th | $109,050 | +20.7% |
| Mean | $67,300 | −25.5% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | $60,830 | 30 | |
| 2 | Lynchburg | $60,510 | 50 | |
| 3 | Richmond | $59,990 | 370 | |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $56,730 | 610 | |
| 5 | Charlottesville | $54,140 | 80 | |
| 6 | Roanoke | $47,960 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Blacksburg sit close to the national average, so $64,660 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$64,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,956US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,660 a year, 28.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,060 to $109,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisonburg, at $60,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Producers and Directors in Blacksburg, VA?
The median annual wage is $64,660, or $31.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $90,360, so pay in Blacksburg, VA is 28.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Blacksburg, VA earns more than $109,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Harrisonburg, at $60,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Blacksburg, VA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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