What are the main factors that influence a Media Production Operations Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Media Production Operations Director's salary?

A Media Production Operations Director's salary grows with experience: a Broadcast Producer (0-2 years)earns $66,504, a Senior Broadcast Producer (2-4 years)earns $72,415, a Broadcast Production Manager (4-5 years)earns $109,237, a Media Production Operations Director (5+ years)earns $147,228,

What are the highest paying states for a Media Production Operations Director?

Media Production Operations Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Media Production Operations Director roles are District of Columbia $160,970, California $160,360, Massachusetts $158,220. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Media Production Operations Director roles make?

Salaries for Media Production Operations Director level roles vary by specialization: Drilling and Production Director: $248,400; Computer Operations/Production Director: $205,690; Production Staffing and Operations Director: $200,600; Production Director: $200,583; Production Control Director: $197,117.

Media Production Operations Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Media Production Operations Director make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Media Production Operations Director in Delaware is $147,230 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

However, a Media Production Operations Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,956
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,220 to $164,360
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,286

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Media Production Operations Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,360	$13,697	$3,161	$79
Average	$147,230	$12,269	$2,831	$71
25th Percentile	$135,220	$11,268	$2,600	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Media Production Operations Director Salaries

A Media Production Operations Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Media Production Operations Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Media Production Operations Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Broadcast Producer (0-2 years): $66,504
Senior Broadcast Producer (2-4 years): $72,415
Broadcast Production Manager (4-5 years): $109,237
Media Production Operations Director (5+ years): $147,228

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Broadcast Producer	0-2 years	$66,504
Senior Broadcast Producer	2-4 years	$72,415
Broadcast Production Manager	4-5 years	$109,237
Media Production Operations Director	5+ years	$147,228

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How Do Media Production Operations Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Media Production Operations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $160,970.
California: $160,360.
Massachusetts: $158,220.

District of Columbia $160,970 California $160,360 Massachusetts $158,220 Washington $157,640 New Jersey $157,580 Alaska $157,380 Connecticut $155,370 New York $154,560

Hawaii $151,960 Rhode Island $150,740 Maryland $149,910 Minnesota $148,770 Colorado $148,340 Illinois $148,190 Oregon $147,640 Delaware $147,230

New Hampshire $146,980 Virginia $146,400 Pennsylvania $144,730 Nevada $143,890 North Dakota $143,610 Michigan $143,180 Wisconsin $143,020 Vermont $142,700

Texas $141,810 Maine $141,750 Arizona $141,670 Ohio $141,560 Georgia $140,230 Indiana $139,560 Wyoming $139,430 Utah $139,220

Iowa $139,140 Kansas $138,440 Louisiana $138,230 North Carolina $138,160 Missouri $138,130 Florida $137,570 Montana $137,260 Nebraska $136,970

Kentucky $136,810 South Carolina $136,230 Tennessee $135,860 Idaho $135,720 New Mexico $134,660 Oklahoma $134,430 Alabama $133,570 South Dakota $132,130

Arkansas $131,340 West Virginia $130,920 Mississippi $129,660

Top Paying Cities for Media Production Operations Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $152,380
Little Creek: $150,970
Magnolia: $151,590

Lincoln, DE $152,380 Little Creek, DE $150,970 Magnolia, DE $151,590 Milford, DE $152,380 Marydel, DE $150,400 Millsboro, DE $152,380 Millville, DE $153,400 Milton, DE $152,380

Nassau, DE $152,380 Ocean View, DE $153,400 Rehoboth Beach, DE $153,400 Seaford, DE $150,780 Selbyville, DE $153,400 Smyrna, DE $150,230 Viola, DE $151,590 Woodside, DE $151,160

Bear, DE $149,120 Newark, DE $149,180 Claymont, DE $149,300 Delaware City, DE $149,180 Hockessin, DE $149,300 Kirkwood, DE $149,180 Middletown, DE $149,920 Montchanin, DE $149,300

New Castle, DE $149,300 Odessa, DE $150,130 Port Penn, DE $148,770 Rockland, DE $149,300 Saint Georges, DE $149,180 Townsend, DE $149,910 Winterthur, DE $149,300 Lewes, DE $152,380

Wilmington, DE $149,300 Dover, DE $150,900 Dover Afb, DE $151,250 Bethany Beach, DE $153,400 Bethel, DE $150,780 Bridgeville, DE $152,380 Camden Wyoming, DE $151,060 Cheswold, DE $150,550

Clayton, DE $150,170 Dagsboro, DE $153,400 Delmar, DE $150,780 Ellendale, DE $152,380 Felton, DE $152,380 Fenwick Island, DE $153,400 Frankford, DE $153,400 Frederica, DE $152,380

Georgetown, DE $152,380 Greenwood, DE $152,380 Harbeson, DE $152,380 Harrington, DE $152,380 Hartly, DE $150,100 Houston, DE $152,380 Kenton, DE $150,170 Laurel, DE $150,780

Yorklyn, DE $149,300

Media Production Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Media Production Operations Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$135,220

Average $147,230/year

$164,360

$11,268

Average $12,269/month

$13,697

$2,600

Average $2,831/week

$3,161

$65

Average $71/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,360	$13,697	$3,161	$79
Average	$147,230	$12,269	$2,831	$71
25th Percentile	$135,220	$11,268	$2,600	$65

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