Media Programming Directors Salary in Rhode Island
Media Programming Directors in Rhode Island earn a median of $84,250 a year, −7% 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
- $84,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($90,360)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,090; the top 10% earn over $136,360. Nationally the range is $45,780 to $198,540.
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Media Programming Directors pay in Rhode Island
How much do media programming directors make in Rhode Island?
The median is $84,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,090 and the top 10% earn over $136,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for media programming directors?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (−7% vs. the national median of $90,360). Living costs are not included.