How much does a director make in New York?
$59,170a year
Median yearly pay for directors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.45
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 85
- Jobs in the area
- 2,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,680Median: $59,170Highest 10%: $99,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 25th | $43,820 | $21.07 | |
| Median | $59,170 | $28.45 | |
| 75th | $87,370 | $42.00 | |
| 90th | $99,990 | $48.07 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for directors.
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,130 |
| Social Worker | $85,080 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $82,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $79,370 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,610 |
| Educational | $77,580 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $66,580 |
| Child | $66,540 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,110 |
| Counselor | $63,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $28.45 ($59,170 a year).
Do directors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $59,170 against $52,100 nationally, 14% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,990, so New York pays 18% more.
Where does New York rank for director pay?
19 of 85 metro areas with data.
How much does a director make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,990 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.