Producers and Directors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$83,480
↑ 18.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Producers and Directors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Producers and Directors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 18.1% since 2011 ($70,660 → $83,480)
🏆Peak year: 2022 at $85,320
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -20%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,480 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $82,510 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | $85,320 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | $79,000 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | $76,400 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $74,420 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $71,680 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | $71,620 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | $70,950 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $68,440 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | $69,100 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | $69,480 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | $71,350 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $70,660 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.