Producers and Directors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $58,690 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $34,400
90th percentile $104,470
Employed locally 220
National median $83,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,400
    25th
    $37,770
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $78,000
    90th
    $104,470

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Producers and Directors salary vs area income 70% Median Producers and Directors salary is 30% 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
    California $122,150
    District of Columbia $99,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,530
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,950
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $77,700

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
    Coaches and Scouts $34,640
    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,300
    Interior Designers $62,390
    Technical Writers $66,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Producers and Directors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Producers and Directors in Des Moines, IA is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.25 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Producers and Directors salaries?

    The median Producers and Directors salary in Des Moines, IA is 29.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Producers and Directors (10th percentile) earn around $34,400 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,770.