Producer/Director

Code: 27-2012.00

Also known as: Artistic Director, Director, Executive Producer, News Producer, Newscast Producer, Producer, Radio Producer, Technical Director, Television News Producer, Television Producer (TV Producer)

Description: Producers and Directors transform and interpret a writer's words into movies, television shows, theater productions and other performing arts shows. Usually, these artistic professionals have a Bachelor's degree and several years of experience. Some of them work as writers, actors and editors before making the transition to Producer or Director.

Producer/Director

Typical wages


10% $36,070
25% $51,760
Median $76,400
75% $118,020
90% $184,660
10% $17.34
25% $24.89
Median $36.73
75% $56.74
90% $88.78

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
159,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
175,500
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 15,200