How much does a production make in New York?
$60,920a year
Median yearly pay for productions in New York. That is $29.29 an hour or $5,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.29
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,580Median: $60,920Highest 10%: $89,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,580 | $20.47 | |
| 25th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 75th | $75,640 | $36.37 | |
| 90th | $89,990 | $43.26 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,130 |
| Ithaca, NY | $59,990 |
| Binghamton, NY | $59,740 |
| Elmira, NY | $59,010 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,510 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,090 |
| Albany, NY | $57,310 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,290 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $54,960 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,670 |
| Utica, NY | $52,550 |
| Watertown, NY | $52,310 |
| Kingston, NY | $51,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for productions.
| 14. Utah | $61,650 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $61,590 |
| 16. Minnesota | $61,490 |
| 17. New York | $60,920 |
| 18. Oregon | $60,790 |
| 19. Vermont | $60,560 |
| 20. Iowa | $60,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.29 ($60,920 a year).
Do productions make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,920 against $59,650 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for production pay?
New York ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays productions the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $63,130 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.