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SOC 27-2012·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
Producers and Directors
Median wage
$106,834
10-yr outlook
−0.2%by 2032
Openings / year
2,962
Workers in NY
29,720
How pay grows with experience
Producers and Directors — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $66,572 |
| Median (typical) | $106,834 |
| Experienced | $178,263 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Producers and Directors — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $111,600 |
| Hudson Valley | $101,934 |
| Long Island | $101,934 |
| Finger Lakes | $82,500 |
| Capital Region | $81,028 |
| Western New York | $79,345 |
| Southern Tier | $78,944 |
| Central New York | $72,017 |
| Mohawk Valley | $65,768 |
| North Country | $63,075 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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