Producers and Directors Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$71,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-21% vs US median
US median $90,360
State Rank
#21 of 50
6,610 employed here

How much do Producers and Directors make in Texas?

Producers and Directors working in Texas earn a median salary of $71,710 per year, or about $34.48 per hour. That is 21% below the national median of $90,360 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $40,610 while the top 10% make $146,340 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,020 and $99,100 a year.

Producers and Directors salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,610$19.52
25th percentile (early career)$49,020$23.57
50th percentile (median)$71,710$34.48
75th percentile (experienced)$99,100$47.64
90th percentile (top earners)$146,340$70.36

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 21st 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($71,710) 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 Texas?
The median Producers and Directors salary in Texas is $71,710 per year, or about $34.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,610 at the entry level to $146,340 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Producers and Directors about 21% less than the national median of $90,360. Texas ranks 21st out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Producers and Directors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $71,710 a year. About 6,610 Producers and Directors are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.