SOC 27-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Producers and Directors — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in New Haven, CT is $77,790 a year, trailing the national median of $90,360 by 13.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Haven, CT is $77,790 a year, trailing the national median of $90,360 by 13.9%. Half of workers earn between $58,920 and $92,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,990 and the ninetieth at $115,180.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Waterbury leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 178th of 454 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,990 | −53.5% |
| 25th | $58,920 | −34.8% |
| Median (50th) | $77,790 | −13.9% |
| 75th | $92,060 | +1.9% |
| 90th | $115,180 | +27.5% |
| Mean | $81,320 | −10.0% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury | $102,340 | 860 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $100,060 | 620 | |
| 3 | Norwich | $72,280 | 40 | |
| 4 | Hartford | $71,030 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $77,790 buys what $75,087 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,087US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,790 a year, 13.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,990 to $115,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterbury, at $102,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Producers and Directors in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $77,790, or $37.40 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 New Haven, CT is 13.9% 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 New Haven, CT earns more than $115,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,990 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 Waterbury, at $102,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in New Haven, CT. 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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