Producers and Directors Salary in Minnesota

Producers and directors in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $85,350 a year) and the least in Duluth ($61,150), across the 3 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the producers and directors average at $81,760 and the median at $76,360 for 1,390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $113,300.

Producers and Directors average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$85,350
Rochester$76,220
Duluth$61,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$85,350	$78,660	$60,590	$64,593	105
Rochester	$76,220	$72,580	$37,050	$58,791	91
Duluth	$61,150	$56,060	$38,310	$48,679	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Producers and Directors salary in other states

Producers and Directors salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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