Media Programming Directors Salary in Washington
Media Programming Directors in Washington earn a median of $81,550 a year, −10% 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
- $81,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($90,360)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,810; the top 10% earn over $167,760. Nationally the range is $45,780 to $198,540.
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Media Programming Directors pay in Washington
How much do media programming directors make in Washington?
The median is $81,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,810 and the top 10% earn over $167,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for media programming directors?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $90,360). Living costs are not included.