Media & Communications

Podcast Producer Salary

Podcast producers plan, record, edit, and distribute audio content, managing all aspects of podcast production.

Median Salary
$58,000
Mean Salary
$65,400
Total Employed
24,000
Job Growth
+18%

Podcast Producer Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level podcast producers earn around $35,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $60,000. Senior-level podcast producers can earn $100,000 or more.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$35,000
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$60,000
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$100,000

Salary Percentile Breakdown

The salary range for podcast producers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $32,000, while the top 10% earn $108,000.

Percentile Annual Salary
10th Percentile $32,000
25th Percentile $42,000
50th Percentile (Median) $58,000
75th Percentile $82,000
90th Percentile $108,000

Podcast Producer Salary by State

Podcast Producer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $98,600, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $48,140.

State Median
#1 Hawaii $98,600 Details →
#2 California $80,040 Details →
#3 Massachusetts $78,300 Details →
#4 Alaska $71,920 Details →
#5 New York $70,760 Details →
#6 New Jersey $66,700 Details →
#7 Washington $66,700 Details →
#8 Connecticut $64,960 Details →
#9 Maryland $63,800 Details →
#10 Oregon $63,800 Details →
#11 Colorado $60,900 Details →
#12 New Hampshire $60,900 Details →
#13 Rhode Island $60,900 Details →
#14 Virginia $60,320 Details →
#15 Delaware $58,580 Details →
#16 Vermont $58,580 Details →
#17 Florida $56,840 Details →
#18 Maine $56,840 Details →
#19 Arizona $56,260 Details →
#20 Minnesota $56,260 Details →
#21 Nevada $56,260 Details →
#22 Utah $56,260 Details →
#23 Pennsylvania $55,680 Details →
#24 Illinois $55,100 Details →
#25 Montana $55,100 Details →
#26 Idaho $54,520 Details →
#27 Georgia $53,940 Details →
#28 New Mexico $53,940 Details →
#29 North Carolina $53,360 Details →
#30 Texas $53,360 Details →
#31 Wisconsin $53,360 Details →
#32 Wyoming $53,360 Details →
#33 Louisiana $52,780 Details →
#34 Indiana $52,200 Details →
#35 Michigan $52,200 Details →
#36 Nebraska $52,200 Details →
#37 North Dakota $52,200 Details →
#38 Ohio $52,200 Details →
#39 Iowa $51,620 Details →
#40 South Carolina $51,620 Details →
#41 Tennessee $51,620 Details →
#42 Missouri $51,040 Details →
#43 South Dakota $51,040 Details →
#44 Alabama $50,460 Details →
#45 Kansas $50,460 Details →
#46 Kentucky $50,460 Details →
#47 Oklahoma $49,880 Details →
#48 Arkansas $48,720 Details →
#49 West Virginia $48,720 Details →
#50 Mississippi $48,140 Details →

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan podcast episodes and book guests
  • Record and edit audio content
  • Mix and master audio for distribution
  • Manage podcast publishing and distribution
  • Grow audience through marketing

Top Skills

Audio Editing Storytelling Pro Tools/Audacity Content Planning Marketing Interviewing

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Job Outlook

Much faster than average — projected 18% growth over the next decade