Producers and Directors pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,290 or more. The middle half of producers and directors in Fargo earn between $42,420 and $63,620.
- $38K10th
- $42K25th
- $53KMedian
- $64K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,920 | $4,993 | $28.81 |
| Median | $52,700 | $4,392 | $25.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,420 | $3,535 | $20.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,620 | $5,302 | $30.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Producers and Directors pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Producers and directors in Fargo earn 4% less than the North Dakota average ($62,700) and 47% less than the U.S. average ($113,300). At the median the gap is -42% against the U.S. median of $90,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $59,920 | $52,700 | $37,970 | $98,290 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $62,700 | $57,870 | $37,970 | $97,300 | 170 |
| United States | $113,300 | $90,360 | $45,780 | $198,540 | 143,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Producers and Directors salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $59,920, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $50,326 a year, or $4,194 a month and $1,936 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $50,326 | $4,194 |
| Working in MN | $47,775 | $3,981 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for producers and directors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $59,920 buys what about $65,940 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Producers and Directors salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($66,950).
- Bismarck$66,950
- Fargo$59,920
Highest-paying cities for producers and directors
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($159,390).
- Los Angeles, CA$159,390
- San Francisco, CA$157,900
- New York, NY$137,130
- Riverside, CA$124,950
- San Diego, CA$122,920
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Producers and Directors salary in Fargo: questions
How much do producers and directors make an hour in Fargo?
$28.81 an hour on average, and $25.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level producers and directors salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the producers and directors take-home pay in Fargo?
About $50,326 a year ($4,194 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,920.
Do producers and directors earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 47% less than the U.S. average for this job ($113,300).
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; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.