How much does a production make in New York?
$63,130a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.35 an hour or $5,261 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.35
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 28,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,140Median: $63,130Highest 10%: $93,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 25th | $52,220 | $25.11 | |
| Median | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 75th | $77,370 | $37.20 | |
| 90th | $93,470 | $44.94 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for productions.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.35 ($63,130 a year).
Do productions make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,130 against $59,650 nationally, 6% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,920, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for production pay?
44 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,470 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.