Line Producer Salary
Updated February 6, 2023
Average Line Producer Salary
$46,223yearly
$22.22 hourly
Entry level Salary
$32,000 yearlyHow much does a Line Producer make?
Line producers make $46,223 per year on average, or $22.22 per hour, in the United States. Line producers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $32,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $64,000.
Location impacts how much a line producer can expect to make. Line producers make the most in California, Connecticut, New York, Georgia, and New Hampshire.
Highest Paying States For Line Producers
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Average Salary:
Line Producer average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $60,700 | $29.18 | 1,007 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $61,972 | $29.79 | 225 |
| 3 | California | $62,414 | $30.01 | 2,041 |
| 4 | Georgia | $56,395 | $27.11 | 723 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $52,706 | $25.34 | 117 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $52,981 | $25.47 | 51 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $46,982 | $22.59 | 90 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $41,797 | $20.09 | 306 |
| 9 | Nevada | $43,448 | $20.89 | 160 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $42,662 | $20.51 | 722 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $56,252 | $27.04 | 70 |
| 12 | Illinois | $44,429 | $21.36 | 817 |
| 13 | Washington | $50,216 | $24.14 | 331 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $44,081 | $21.19 | 676 |
| 15 | Maryland | $47,099 | $22.64 | 372 |
| 16 | Delaware | $46,358 | $22.29 | 58 |
| 17 | Utah | $39,295 | $18.89 | 256 |
| 18 | Vermont | $44,322 | $21.31 | 43 |
| 19 | Oregon | $44,517 | $21.40 | 232 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $46,502 | $22.36 | 418 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $44,852 | $21.56 | 429 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $43,807 | $21.06 | 52 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $41,160 | $19.79 | 291 |
| 24 | Virginia | $42,925 | $20.64 | 506 |
| 25 | Alaska | $43,746 | $21.03 | 36 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $39,942 | $19.20 | 359 |
| 27 | Michigan | $36,935 | $17.76 | 508 |
| 28 | Idaho | $37,508 | $18.03 | 103 |
| 29 | Arizona | $35,887 | $17.25 | 502 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $39,586 | $19.03 | 23 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $36,308 | $17.46 | 171 |
| 32 | Ohio | $35,723 | $17.17 | 691 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $38,070 | $18.30 | 109 |
| 34 | Florida | $34,170 | $16.43 | 1,678 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $34,172 | $16.43 | 261 |
| 36 | Iowa | $35,587 | $17.11 | 245 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $32,623 | $15.68 | 519 |
| 38 | Montana | $38,479 | $18.50 | 52 |
| 39 | Texas | $33,335 | $16.03 | 1,693 |
| 40 | Colorado | $34,164 | $16.43 | 484 |
| 41 | Maine | $33,074 | $15.90 | 99 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $33,874 | $16.29 | 210 |
| 43 | Alabama | $34,411 | $16.54 | 256 |
| 44 | Missouri | $34,232 | $16.46 | 408 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $34,510 | $16.59 | 127 |
| 46 | Indiana | $33,201 | $15.96 | 447 |
| 47 | Kansas | $35,294 | $16.97 | 161 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $35,330 | $16.99 | 120 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $35,861 | $17.24 | 40 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $27,843 | $13.39 | 62 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $31,314 | $15.05 | 287 |
Highest Paying Cities For Line Producers
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Sacramento, CA | $71,050 | $34.16 | |
| 2 | Meriden, CT | $61,614 | $29.62 | |
| 3 | New York, NY | $61,157 | $29.40 | 4 |
| 4 | Duluth, GA | $56,307 | $27.07 | |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $52,759 | $25.36 | |
| 6 | Bothell, WA | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | $47,248 | $22.72 | |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $46,237 | $22.23 | |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $44,759 | $21.52 | 4 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $44,474 | $21.38 | 2 |
| 11 | Charlotte, NC | $41,267 | $19.84 | |
| 12 | Edina, MN | $39,855 | $19.16 | |
| 13 | Novi, MI | $36,964 | $17.77 | |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $36,007 | $17.31 | |
| 15 | Columbus, OH | $35,226 | $16.94 |
Line Producers Salary Details
What is a Line Producer's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $46,223 | $3,852 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
Highest Paying Types of Line Producers
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Operator | $43,609 | $3,634 | $20.97 | 26,006 |
| Photo Editor | $63,168 | $5,264 | $30.37 | 10,068 |
| Freelance Video Editor | $54,795 | $4,566 | $26.34 | 5,910 |
| Photographer, Editor | $51,131 | $4,261 | $24.58 | 11,039 |
| Freelance Videographer/Editor | $48,481 | $4,040 | $23.31 | 5,409 |
| Videographer | $43,620 | $3,635 | $20.97 | 1,267 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Line Producers The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IBC Bank | $84,662 | $40.70 | |
| 2 | Cramer-Krasselt | $81,870 | $39.36 | |
| 3 | GPAC | $64,255 | $30.89 | |
| 4 | Woodruff Sawyer | $61,595 | $29.61 | |
| 5 | CBS Sports Network | $59,884 | $28.79 | |
| 6 | Sesame Workshop | $55,783 | $26.82 | |
| 7 | NBCUniversal | $55,133 | $26.51 | 81 |
| 8 | The Hill Group | $53,812 | $25.87 | |
| 9 | Meadowbrook Insurance Agency | $53,630 | $25.78 | 1 |
| 10 | WarnerMedia | $53,452 | $25.70 | |
| 11 | Fox News | $52,865 | $25.42 | 55 |
| 12 | USI Insurance Services | $52,356 | $25.17 | |
| 13 | Sony Pictures | $52,084 | $25.04 | 2 |
| 14 | Southwest Business Corporation | $51,610 | $24.81 | 2 |
| 15 | ViacomCBS | $51,541 | $24.78 | |
| 16 | Nexstar Media Group | $51,476 | $24.75 | 329 |
| 17 | Univision Communications | $51,251 | $24.64 | 8 |
| 18 | Titmouse | $50,946 | $24.49 | |
| 19 | The E.W. Scripps Company | $50,314 | $24.19 | 42 |
| 20 | Sinclair Broadcast Group | $49,206 | $23.66 | 54 |
Line Producer Pay Trends
Average Line Producer Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Line Producer Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,200 | $22.22 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $45,000 | $21.65 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $43,400 | $20.85 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | $43,300 | $20.83 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | $42,900 | $20.64 | +3.5% |
Recently Added Line Producer Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H&A Insurance | Personal Lines Producer. Must BE P&C Licensed To Apply. | Lancaster, PA | 11/26/2022 | $31,305 |
| APR | Commercial Lines Producer | Phoenix, AZ | 11/22/2022 | $60,000 |
| Cuellar & Associates, LLC | Commercial Lines Producer | Weslaco, TX | 11/20/2022 | $40,000 |
| Knight Insurance of Broward | Commercial Lines Producer | Cooper City, FL | 11/15/2022 | $50,000 |
| Knight Insurance of Broward | Commercial Lines Producer | Cooper City, FL | 11/15/2022 | $50,000 |
| American International Group | Surplus Lines Producer Compliance Manager | Philadelphia, PA | 11/11/2022 | $90,000 |
| American International Group | Surplus Lines Producer Compliance Manager | Jersey City, NJ | 11/11/2022 | $90,000 |
| American International Group | Surplus Lines Producer Compliance Manager | Philadelphia, PA | 11/11/2022 | $90,000 |
| American International Group | Surplus Lines Producer Compliance Manager | New York, NY | 11/11/2022 | $90,000 |
| American International Group | Surplus Lines Producer Compliance Manager | Hartford, CT | 11/11/2022 | $90,000 |
Line Producer Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Line Producers The Most?
California pays Line Producers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $62,414 per year, or $30.01 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As A Line Producer?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Line Producer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $61,972 per year.
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