How much does a producer and director make in Seattle?
$86,680a year
Median yearly pay for producer and directors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $41.67 an hour or $7,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.67
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 214
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,270Median: $86,680Highest 10%: $170,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| 25th | $65,520 | $31.50 | |
| Median | $86,680 | $41.67 | |
| 75th | $133,900 | $64.37 | |
| 90th | $170,800 | $82.10 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for producer and directors.
| Portland, OR | $88,450 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,430 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Fashion Designer | $85,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a producer and director make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $41.67 ($86,680 a year).
Do producer and directors make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $86,680 against $90,360 nationally, 4% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $81,550, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for producer and director pay?
18 of 214 metro areas with data.
How much does a producer and director make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,800 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.