Podcast Producer Salary
Podcast producers plan, record, edit, and distribute audio content, managing all aspects of podcast production.
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.
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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 → |
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- ● 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
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 18% growth over the next decade
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