Producers and Directors Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Producers and Directors in Hawaii, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Hawaii Median
$66,190
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-27% vs US median
US median $90,360
State Rank
#27 of 50
510 employed here

How much do Producers and Directors make in Hawaii?

Producers and Directors working in Hawaii earn a median salary of $66,190 per year, or about $31.82 per hour. That is 27% below the national median of $90,360 for this occupation.

Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $44,230 while the top 10% make $131,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,620 and $82,750 a year.

Producers and Directors salary range in Hawaii

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,230$21.26
25th percentile (early career)$49,620$23.86
50th percentile (median)$66,190$31.82
75th percentile (experienced)$82,750$39.78
90th percentile (top earners)$131,490$63.22

How Hawaii compares

Hawaii ranks 27th out of 50 states and territories for Producers and Directors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$129,790
2New Jersey$119,840
3New York$107,550
4District of Columbia$104,270
5Connecticut$88,260

Working as Producers and Directors in Hawaii

Nationally, about 143,000 people work as Producers and Directors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Hawaii pay ($66,190) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Producers and Directors make in Hawaii?
The median Producers and Directors salary in Hawaii is $66,190 per year, or about $31.82 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,230 at the entry level to $131,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Producers and Directors about 27% less than the national median of $90,360. Hawaii ranks 27th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Producers and Directors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,190 a year. About 510 Producers and Directors are employed in Hawaii. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupations in Hawaii include Physician, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrist ($289,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.