Producers and Directors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $106,730 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly $51.31
10th percentile $60,260
90th percentile $214,590
Employed locally 28,760
National median $83,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,260
    25th
    $78,050
    50th (median)
    $106,730
    75th
    $163,740
    90th
    $214,590

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Producers and Directors salary vs area income 110% Median Producers and Directors salary is 10% above 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 $104,010
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $101,840

    Nearby metros — Producers and Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, NY $80,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,240
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $75,390
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $74,260
    Syracuse, NY $71,550
    Utica-Rome, NY $62,310

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490
    Art Directors $136,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Producers and Directors make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Producers and Directors in New York, NY-NJ is $51.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.01 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Producers and Directors salaries?

    The median Producers and Directors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 27.9% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Producers and Directors (10th percentile) earn around $60,260 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,050.