The salary statistics and trend of producers and directors in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare producer and director salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,410 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $86,140 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $134,310 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $206,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for producers and directors in the industry of motion picture and sound recording industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) producers and directors is $206,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $86,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent producers and directors is $36,410.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of producers and directors in the industry of Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $86,140 | 3.36% | -8.02% |
| 2016 | $83,250 | 7.18% | - |
| 2015 | $77,270 | 0.91% | - |
| 2014 | $76,570 | -8.40% | - |
| 2013 | $83,000 | -12.11% | - |
| 2012 | $93,050 | - | - |
The average salaries of producers and directors in 19 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of producers and directors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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