Talent Directors Salary in District of Columbia
Talent Directors in District of Columbia earn a median of $104,270 a year, +15% 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
- $104,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($90,360)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,640
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,260; the top 10% earn over $170,490. Nationally the range is $45,780 to $198,540.
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Talent Directors pay in District of Columbia
How much do talent directors make in District of Columbia?
The median is $104,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,260 and the top 10% earn over $170,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for talent directors?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+15% vs. the national median of $90,360). Living costs are not included.