Producers and Directors Salary in Wisconsin

Producers and directors in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $85,860 a year) and the least in Wausau ($50,990), across the 6 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the producers and directors average at $79,780 and the median at $66,390 for 1,600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $113,300.

Producers and Directors average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$85,860
Green Bay$78,560
Milwaukee$74,260
Eau Claire$59,100
La Crosse$51,890
Wausau$50,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$85,860	$68,350	$56,150	$65,644	97
Green Bay	$78,560	$62,040	$45,780	$60,942	93
Milwaukee	$74,260	$63,320	$49,650	$58,172	97
Eau Claire	$59,100	$48,380	$39,460	$47,642	93
La Crosse	$51,890	$37,590	$34,370	$42,204	92
Wausau	$50,990	$46,020	$37,170	$41,525	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Producers and Directors salary in other states

Producers and Directors salary by city and state

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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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