Producers and Directors Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$69,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $90,360
State Rank
#23 of 50
1,610 employed here

How much do Producers and Directors make in Ohio?

Producers and Directors working in Ohio earn a median salary of $69,350 per year, or about $33.34 per hour. That is 23% below the national median of $90,360 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $44,950 while the top 10% make $122,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,590 and $93,090 a year.

Producers and Directors salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,950$21.61
25th percentile (early career)$52,590$25.28
50th percentile (median)$69,350$33.34
75th percentile (experienced)$93,090$44.75
90th percentile (top earners)$122,450$58.87

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 23rd 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($69,350) 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 Ohio?
The median Producers and Directors salary in Ohio is $69,350 per year, or about $33.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,950 at the entry level to $122,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Producers and Directors about 23% less than the national median of $90,360. Ohio ranks 23rd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Producers and Directors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $69,350 a year. About 1,610 Producers and Directors are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.