SOC 27-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Producers and Directors — Mobile
Mobile, AL · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay in Mobile, AL is $58,650 a year, 35.1% under the national median of $90,360 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Mobile, AL is $58,650 a year, 35.1% under the national median of $90,360 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,660 and $76,300. The lowest tenth earn under $38,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $103,300.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Auburn records the highest median at $69,170. Of the 373 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 171st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,110 | −57.8% |
| 25th | $44,660 | −50.6% |
| Median (50th) | $58,650 | −35.1% |
| 75th | $76,300 | −15.6% |
| 90th | $103,300 | +14.3% |
| Mean | $69,650 | −22.9% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | $69,170 | 40 | |
| 2 | Birmingham | $66,110 | 370 | |
| 3 | Montgomery | $65,130 | 140 | |
| 4 | Tuscaloosa | $61,830 | 30 | |
| 5 | Huntsville | $61,400 | 150 | |
| 6 | Dothan | $46,080 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mobile run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,650 goes as far as $66,047 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,047US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,650 a year, 35.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,110 to $103,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Auburn, at $69,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Producers and Directors in Mobile, AL?
The median annual wage is $58,650, or $28.20 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 Mobile, AL is 35.1% 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 Mobile, AL earns more than $103,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,110 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 Auburn, at $69,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Mobile, AL. 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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