Producers and Directors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $60,970 -27% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $121,690
Employed locally 340
National median $83,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $74,750
    90th
    $121,690

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Producers and Directors salary vs area income 90% Median Producers and Directors salary is 10% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,050
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,020

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Producers and Directors in Tucson, AZ is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Producers and Directors salary in Tucson, AZ is 27% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Producers and Directors (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.