Media Programming Directors Salary in North Carolina
Media Programming Directors in North Carolina earn a median of $63,700 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Producers and Directors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($90,360)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,500
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,120; the top 10% earn over $133,170. Nationally the range is $45,780 to $198,540.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Public Relations Specialists$67,230 median in North Carolina
- Sales Managers$150,470 median in North Carolina
Media Programming Directors pay in North Carolina
How much do media programming directors make in North Carolina?
The median is $63,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,120 and the top 10% earn over $133,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for media programming directors?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 50 (−30% vs. the national median of $90,360). Living costs are not included.