What are the main factors that influence a Show Runner's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for a Show Runner?

Show Runner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Show Runner roles are District of Columbia $30,694, California $30,578, Massachusetts $30,170. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Show Runner roles make?

Salaries for Show Runner level roles vary by specialization: Show Director: $142,923; Trade Show Representative: $106,199; Show Manager: $92,311; Trade Show Coordinator: $90,032; Talk Show Host: $82,914.

Show Runner Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Show Runner make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Show Runner in Rhode Island is $28,742 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

However, a Show Runner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,004
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23,121 to $35,684
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $18,003

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Show Runner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,684	$2,974	$686	$17
Average	$28,742	$2,395	$553	$14
25th Percentile	$23,121	$1,927	$445	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Show Runner Salaries

A Show Runner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Show Runner 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 Show Runners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $30,694.
California: $30,578.
Massachusetts: $30,170.

District of Columbia $30,694 California $30,578 Massachusetts $30,170 Washington $30,059 New Jersey $30,048 Alaska $30,009 Connecticut $29,627 New York $29,472

Hawaii $28,975 Rhode Island $28,742 Maryland $28,584 Minnesota $28,368 Colorado $28,285 Illinois $28,257 Oregon $28,152 Delaware $28,074

New Hampshire $28,026 Virginia $27,916 Pennsylvania $27,598 Nevada $27,437 North Dakota $27,384 Michigan $27,301 Wisconsin $27,270 Vermont $27,209

Texas $27,040 Maine $27,029 Arizona $27,013 Ohio $26,993 Georgia $26,738 Indiana $26,611 Wyoming $26,586 Utah $26,547

Iowa $26,530 Kansas $26,397 Louisiana $26,358 North Carolina $26,345 Missouri $26,339 Florida $26,231 Montana $26,173 Nebraska $26,117

Kentucky $26,087 South Carolina $25,976 Tennessee $25,906 Idaho $25,879 New Mexico $25,676 Oklahoma $25,632 Alabama $25,468 South Dakota $25,194

Arkansas $25,044 West Virginia $24,964 Mississippi $24,723

Top Paying Cities for Show Runners

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:

Adamsville: $29,102
Albion: $28,856
Ashaway: $29,047

Adamsville, RI $29,102 Albion, RI $28,856 Ashaway, RI $29,047 Barrington, RI $28,780 Block Island, RI $28,940 Bradford, RI $29,029 Bristol, RI $28,891 Carolina, RI $28,981

Charlestown, RI $28,992 Chepachet, RI $28,934 Clayville, RI $28,853 Coventry, RI $28,855 West Greenwich, RI $28,934 East Greenwich, RI $28,835 Exeter, RI $28,926 Fiskeville, RI $28,779

Forestdale, RI $29,001 Foster, RI $28,919 Glendale, RI $29,003 Greene, RI $28,957 Greenville, RI $28,790 Harmony, RI $28,828 Harrisville, RI $28,991 Hope, RI $28,797

Hope Valley, RI $29,021 Hopkinton, RI $29,059 Jamestown, RI $28,962 Kenyon, RI $28,978 Little Compton, RI $29,097 Manville, RI $28,894 Mapleville, RI $28,940 Newport, RI $28,991

Middletown, RI $29,004 North Kingstown, RI $28,885 North Scituate, RI $28,828 Oakland, RI $28,971 Pascoag, RI $29,010 Pawtucket, RI $28,737 Central Falls, RI $28,750 Cumberland, RI $28,913

Lincoln, RI $28,779 Portsmouth, RI $28,988 Prudence Island, RI $28,929 Rockville, RI $29,055 Saunderstown, RI $28,945 Shannock, RI $28,979 Slatersville, RI $29,001 Slocum, RI $28,944

Tiverton, RI $29,077 Wakefield, RI $28,970 Kingston, RI $28,958 Narragansett, RI $28,978 Peace Dale, RI $28,966 Warren, RI $28,854 Warwick, RI $28,774 Westerly, RI $29,054

West Kingston, RI $28,968 West Warwick, RI $28,809 Wood River Junction, RI $29,009 Woonsocket, RI $29,003 North Smithfield, RI $28,937 Wyoming, RI $28,979 Providence, RI $28,729 Cranston, RI $28,733

North Providence, RI $28,736 East Providence, RI $28,731 Riverside, RI $28,740 Rumford, RI $28,736 Smithfield, RI $28,794 Johnston, RI $28,746

Show Runner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Show Runner'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$23,121

Average $28,742/year

$35,684

$1,927

Average $2,395/month

$2,974

$445

Average $553/week

$686

$11

Average $14/hour

$17

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,684	$2,974	$686	$17
Average	$28,742	$2,395	$553	$14
25th Percentile	$23,121	$1,927	$445	$11

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