Producers and Directors Salary
The median pay for a producers and directors in Salem, OR is $98,900/year ($47.55/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $158K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.65), that's roughly $95,417 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,560/month, or 25.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $99K get you in Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Salem’s Regional Price Parity (103.65). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Salem
Producers and directors pay in Salem tracks closely to the national median, $99K locally vs. $90K nationwide, a 9% difference. Rent runs $1,560/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.8% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 103.65) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for producers and directors in metros near Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $88K | $84K |
| Eugene-Springfield | $74K | $73K |
| Medford | $77K | $76K |
| Bend | $61K | $59K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Salem, OR
Entry-level producers and directors (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $99K. Top earners bring in $158K or more, a $108K spread from bottom to top.
Producers and Directors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $130K | +44% | 34,110 |
| New Jersey | $120K | +33% | 2,970 |
| New York | $108K | +19% | 27,990 |
| District of Columbia | $104K | +15% | 2,640 |
| Connecticut | $88K | -2% | 2,200 |
| Oregon | $87K | -3% | 1,640 |
| Rhode Island | $84K | -7% | 560 |
| Washington | $82K | -10% | 2,270 |
| Illinois | $81K | -10% | 3,170 |
| Massachusetts | $81K | -10% | 3,440 |
| Georgia | $80K | -12% | 5,010 |
| Florida | $80K | -12% | 7,160 |
| Maryland | $79K | -12% | 1,610 |
| Nevada | $78K | -13% | 1,630 |
| Colorado | $78K | -14% | 1,960 |
| Minnesota | $76K | -15% | 1,390 |
| Utah | $76K | -16% | 1,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $75K | -16% | 4,200 |
| Tennessee | $73K | -19% | 2,920 |
| Delaware | $73K | -20% | 150 |
| Texas | $72K | -21% | 6,610 |
| Maine | $71K | -21% | 400 |
| Ohio | $69K | -23% | 1,610 |
| Arizona | $67K | -25% | 1,720 |
| Missouri | $66K | -26% | 1,630 |
| Wisconsin | $66K | -27% | 1,600 |
| Hawaii | $66K | -27% | 510 |
| Virginia | $66K | -27% | 2,820 |
| Michigan | $66K | -27% | 2,310 |
| North Carolina | $64K | -30% | 3,500 |
| Alabama | $63K | -30% | 1,040 |
| Louisiana | $63K | -30% | 880 |
| Oklahoma | $62K | -32% | 770 |
| New Hampshire | $62K | -32% | 300 |
| Idaho | $61K | -32% | 380 |
| Kansas | $61K | -33% | 420 |
| Wyoming | $60K | -33% | 130 |
| South Dakota | $60K | -33% | 170 |
| Indiana | $60K | -34% | 1,480 |
| Iowa | $59K | -35% | 720 |
| North Dakota | $58K | -36% | 170 |
| South Carolina | $56K | -38% | 1,190 |
| Vermont | $56K | -38% | 290 |
| Kentucky | $55K | -40% | 950 |
| Alaska | $54K | -40% | 160 |
| Montana | $53K | -42% | 390 |
| Nebraska | $53K | -42% | 470 |
| Mississippi | $48K | -47% | 390 |
| West Virginia | $47K | -48% | 230 |
| Arkansas | $39K | -57% | 700 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a producers and director afford a 2BR apartment alone in Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $99K, rent takes 26.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,560/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for producers and directors in Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new producers and directors typically earn — is $50K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,023/month. At HUD’s $1,560/month FMR, rent would take 52% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is producers and director a high-paying job in Salem?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $99K locally vs. $90K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Salem compare to the national average for producers and directors?
Salem pays $99K median vs. the U.S. average of $90K — that’s +9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.65), the purchasing-power equivalent is $95K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do producers and directors make in Salem, OR?
The median is $98,900 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,380, and experienced producers and directors can clear $158,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $99K enough to live in Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,819/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,560/month, which eats 26.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a producers and directors salary go in Salem?
Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 103.65 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median producers and directors salary is worth about $95,417 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do producers and directors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.