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Producer / Director Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$40.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,361/year ($5,447/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 7th of 51 states for Producer / Director pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 560 Producer / Director jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $84,250 a year — though pay ranges from $43,090 for newcomers to $136,360 at the top.
Producer / Director pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 560 Producer / Director jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 27-2012, “Producers and Directors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Producer / Director salary of $84,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,361 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $84,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,705 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,445 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,739 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,361 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,447 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Producer / Director make in Rhode Island?
- The median Producer / Director salary in Rhode Island is $84,250 per year ($40.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,050 and $98,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Producer / Director in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $84,250, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $65,361 per year ($5,447 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Producer / Director jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 560 Producer / Director jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.