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Entertainment Production Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Entertainment Production Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entertainment Production Manager in the United States is $112,243 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, an Entertainment Production Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,226
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,311 to $127,937
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,627
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Entertainment Production Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $127,937 $10,661 $2,460 $62
Average $112,243 $9,354 $2,159 $54
25th Percentile $98,311 $8,193 $1,891 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Entertainment Production Manager Salaries

An Entertainment Production Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Entertainment Production Manager 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 Entertainment Production Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $124,275.
  • California: $123,804.
  • Massachusetts: $122,154.

Top Paying Cities for Entertainment Production Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $141,572
  • San Francisco: $140,022
  • Oakland: $137,071

What Skills Can Increase an Entertainment Production Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Adobe (Mentioned in 2.9% Job Postings): A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C
  • Videography (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Videography is the process of capturing moving images on electronic media and even streaming media.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 2.67%
Adobe 2.9%
Videography 1.68%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entertainment Production Manager's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Creative Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Digital Video: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $116,733
4%
Creative Thinking
 $116,733
4%
Digital Video
 $116,733
4%
Innovation
 $116,733
4%
Alignment
 $116,733
4%
Communicates Effectively
 $116,733
4%
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Entertainment Production Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entertainment Production Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Entertainment Production Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entertainment Production Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entertainment Production Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$140,304$67.025%
Software & Networking$134,692$65.020%
Biotechnology$129,079$62.015%
Energy & Utilities$129,079$62.015%
Internet$129,079$62.015%

How Education impacts an Entertainment Production Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entertainment Production Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entertainment Production Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $102,791 and $112,926).

Entertainment Production Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entertainment Production Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 19.7%
Associates 13.8%
Bachelors 53.1%
Masters 12.2%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Entertainment Production Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entertainment Production Manager'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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$98,311
Average $112,243/year
$127,937
$8,193
Average $9,354/month
$10,661
$1,891
Average $2,159/week
$2,460
$47
Average $54/hour
$62
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $127,937 $10,661 $2,460 $62
Average $112,243 $9,354 $2,159 $54
25th Percentile $98,311 $8,193 $1,891 $47

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Salary Trends for Entertainment Production Manager

Salaries for an Entertainment Production Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,187 in 2023 to around $107,152 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entertainment Production Manager salary trends, .

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Production Supervisor

    Westlake | Columbus, OH

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  • TSC Miami

    Columbus, OH

    PRODUCTION LABORER

    TSC Miami | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Production Foreman

    Group Management Services | Columbus, OH

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  • Kurtz Bros., Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Production Laborer

    Kurtz Bros., Inc. | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Entertainment Production Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entertainment Production Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Entertainment Production Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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