How much does a director make in New York?
$49,990a year
Median yearly pay for directors in New York. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 3,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $49,990Highest 10%: $97,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| Median | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $97,930 | $47.08 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $59,170 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,660 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $48,050 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,420 |
| Albany, NY | $46,350 |
| Rochester, NY | $44,340 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for directors.
| 23. Missouri | $52,980 |
| 24. Kentucky | $52,230 |
| 25. Minnesota | $50,110 |
| 26. New York | $49,990 |
| 27. Mississippi | $49,430 |
| 28. Ohio | $49,340 |
| 29. Florida | $49,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $24.03 ($49,990 a year).
Do directors make more in New York than the national average?
No: $49,990 against $52,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New York rank for director pay?
New York ranks 26 of 43 states.
Which city in New York pays directors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $59,170 a year.
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.