How much does a producer and director make in Portland?
$88,450a year
Median yearly pay for producer and directors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $42.52 an hour or $7,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.52
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 214
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,330Median: $88,450Highest 10%: $143,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,330 | $25.64 | |
| 25th | $63,200 | $30.38 | |
| Median | $88,450 | $42.52 | |
| 75th | $127,300 | $61.20 | |
| 90th | $143,500 | $68.99 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for producer and directors.
| Salem, OR | $98,900 |
| Medford, OR | $77,350 |
| Eugene, OR | $74,110 |
| Bend, OR | $61,140 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
| Editor | $75,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a producer and director make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $42.52 ($88,450 a year).
Do producer and directors make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $88,450 against $90,360 nationally, 2% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $87,460, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for producer and director pay?
14 of 214 metro areas with data.
How much does a producer and director make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,500 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.