Producers and Directors Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$79,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $90,360
State Rank
#13 of 50
1,610 employed here

How much do Producers and Directors make in Maryland?

Producers and Directors working in Maryland earn a median salary of $79,350 per year, or about $38.15 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $90,360 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $43,740 while the top 10% make $148,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,580 and $111,990 a year.

Producers and Directors salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,740$21.03
25th percentile (early career)$58,580$28.16
50th percentile (median)$79,350$38.15
75th percentile (experienced)$111,990$53.84
90th percentile (top earners)$148,700$71.49

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 13th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($79,350) 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 Maryland?
The median Producers and Directors salary in Maryland is $79,350 per year, or about $38.15 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,740 at the entry level to $148,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Producers and Directors about 12% less than the national median of $90,360. Maryland ranks 13th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Producers and Directors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $79,350 a year. About 1,610 Producers and Directors are employed in Maryland. 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 Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.