Producers and Directors Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $54,890 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.39
10th percentile $25,930
90th percentile $90,770
Employed locally 30
National median $83,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,930
    25th
    $40,390
    50th (median)
    $54,890
    75th
    $69,130
    90th
    $90,770

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Producers and Directors salary vs area income 91% Median Producers and Directors salary is 9% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,210
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $87,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,250
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,650
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,290
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $73,090

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $49,580
    Graphic Designers $50,200
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,670
    Coaches and Scouts $44,260
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $70,700
    Writers and Authors $33,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Producers and Directors in Hickory, NC is $26.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Producers and Directors salary in Hickory, NC is 34.2% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Producers and Directors (10th percentile) earn around $25,930 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,390.