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How much does a producer and director make in Indianapolis?

$61,220a year

Median yearly pay for producer and directors in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,102 a month.

Hourly
$29.43
Vs. national median
-32%
Rank among cities
122 of 214
Jobs in the area
750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,760Median: $61,220Highest 10%: $97,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,760$19.12
25th$39,760$19.12
Median$61,220$29.43
75th$80,750$38.82
90th$97,400$46.83

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for producer and directors.

Chicago, IL$85,040
Cincinnati, OH$67,620
Louisville, KY$61,350
Evansville, IN$59,010
Fort Wayne, IN$57,260
South Bend, IN$47,600
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Art Director$105,300
Commercial and Industrial Designer$88,040
Musician and Singer$86,450
Technical Writer$82,970
Music Director and Composer$81,770
Set and Exhibit Designer$72,960
Public Relations Specialist$66,450
Interior Designer$66,150
Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$66,140
Editor$65,390
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a producer and director make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $29.43 ($61,220 a year).

Do producer and directors make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $61,220 against $90,360 nationally, 32% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $59,870, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for producer and director pay?

122 of 214 metro areas with data.

How much does a producer and director make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,400 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.