Producers and Directors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $73,540 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.36
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $178,070
Employed locally 1,420
National median $83,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $50,320
    50th (median)
    $73,540
    75th
    $101,420
    90th
    $178,070

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Producers and Directors salary vs area income 75% Median Producers and Directors salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Producers and Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $127,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,210
    California $122,150
    New Jersey $107,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,730
    New York $104,010

    Nearby metros — Producers and Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,770
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,020
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $57,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,000
    Waco, TX $55,810
    College Station-Bryan, TX $46,490

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,380
    Graphic Designers $61,040
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
    Interior Designers $61,860
    Editors $58,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Producers and Directors make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Producers and Directors in Austin, TX is $35.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.38 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Producers and Directors salaries?

    The median Producers and Directors salary in Austin, TX is 11.9% below the national median of $83,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Producers and Directors in Austin?

    Entry-level Producers and Directors (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,320.