Producers and Directors vs. Public Relations Specialists: Who Earns More?
Producers and Directorss out-earn Public Relations Specialistss by $16K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Producers and Directorss land at $90,360 and Public Relations Specialistss at $74,750. The education gap is real: producers and director programs typically require bachelor's degree, while public relations specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Producers and Directorss is California ($129,790); for Public Relations Specialistss it's District of Columbia ($102,740).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Producers and Directors median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Producers and Directorss or Public Relations Specialistss?
Producers and Directorss earn more nationally. The median is $90,360 for Producers and Directorss versus $74,750 for Public Relations Specialistss, a difference of $16K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Producers and Directors or Public Relations Specialists?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Producers and Directors or Public Relations Specialists?
Producers and Directors typically requires bachelor's degree. Public Relations Specialists requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Producers and Directorss get paid the most?
California is the top-paying state for Producers and Directorss at $129,790/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Producers and Directors vs. Public Relations Specialists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In California, Producers and Directorss earn $129,790 vs. $85,030 for Public Relations Specialistss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.