Producers and Directors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $61,340 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $34,970
90th percentile $102,530
Employed locally 760
National median $83,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,970
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $61,340
    75th
    $78,970
    90th
    $102,530

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Producers and Directors salary vs area income 72% Median Producers and Directors salary is 28% 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
    Tucson, AZ $60,970
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,050
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,020

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    Interpreters and Translators$48,200
    Interior Designers$63,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Producers and Directors in Phoenix, AZ is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $125.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Producers and Directors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 26.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Producers and Directors (10th percentile) earn around $34,970 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.