How much does a director make in Dallas?
$83,260a year
Median yearly pay for directors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $40.03 an hour or $6,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.03
- Vs. national median
- +60%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 85
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,500Median: $83,260Highest 10%: $128,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| 25th | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| Median | $83,260 | $40.03 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.48 | |
| 90th | $128,500 | $61.79 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for directors.
| Houston, TX | $83,480 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $98,670 |
| Educational | $76,380 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,050 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,560 |
| Clergy | $60,040 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $59,170 |
| Child | $57,080 |
| Counselor | $52,340 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $40.03 ($83,260 a year).
Do directors make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $83,260 against $52,100 nationally, 60% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $75,420, so Dallas pays 10% more.
Where does Dallas rank for director pay?
4 of 85 metro areas with data.
How much does a director make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.