What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Production Director's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Production Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Production Director roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Production Director's salary?

An Assistant Production Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,546 for beginners, reaching about $103,700 at mid-level, and approach $186,427 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Production Director?

Assistant Production Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Production Director roles are District of Columbia $169,119, California $168,478, Massachusetts $166,232. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Production Director roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Production Director level roles vary by specialization: Drilling and Production Director: $248,800; Production Director: $200,615; Production Control Director: $197,324; Director Of Post Production: $192,470; Assistant director of video production: $148,093.

Assistant Production Director Salary in Montana

How much does an Assistant Production Director make in Montana? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Production Director in Montana is $144,207 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, an Assistant Production Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,878
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,321 to $159,738
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,588

10% $119,588

50% (Median) $144,207

90% $173,878

Assistant Production Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,738	$13,311	$3,072	$77
Average	$144,207	$12,017	$2,773	$69
25th Percentile	$131,321	$10,943	$2,525	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Production Director Salaries

An Assistant Production 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 Assistant Production Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Production 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,546
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,646
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,700
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,971
Expert (over 8 years): $186,427

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Production Supervisor	less than 1 year	$74,546
Production Senior Supervisor	1-2 years	$87,646
Production Manager	2-4 years	$103,700
Assistant Production Director	5-8 years	$140,971
Production Director	over 8 years	$186,427

How Do Assistant Production 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 Assistant Production Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $169,119.
California: $168,478.
Massachusetts: $166,232.

District of Columbia $169,119 California $168,478 Massachusetts $166,232 Washington $165,621 New Jersey $165,560 Alaska $165,346 Connecticut $163,239 New York $162,383

Hawaii $159,649 Rhode Island $158,366 Maryland $157,495 Minnesota $156,304 Colorado $155,846 Illinois $155,693 Oregon $155,113 Delaware $154,685

New Hampshire $154,416 Virginia $153,814 Pennsylvania $152,058 Nevada $151,172 North Dakota $150,882 Michigan $150,423 Wisconsin $150,255 Vermont $149,919

Texas $148,987 Maine $148,926 Arizona $148,835 Ohio $148,728 Georgia $147,323 Indiana $146,620 Wyoming $146,482 Utah $146,269

Iowa $146,177 Kansas $145,444 Louisiana $145,230 North Carolina $145,154 Missouri $145,123 Florida $144,527 Montana $144,207 Nebraska $143,901

Kentucky $143,733 South Carolina $143,122 Tennessee $142,740 Idaho $142,587 New Mexico $141,472 Oklahoma $141,228 Alabama $140,327 South Dakota $138,815

Arkansas $137,990 West Virginia $137,547 Mississippi $136,218

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Production Director

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:

Absarokee: $143,328
Acton: $146,799
Ashland: $143,218

Absarokee, MT $143,328

Acton, MT $146,799

Ashland, MT $143,218

Ballantine, MT $146,574

Bearcreek, MT $143,308

Belfry, MT $143,454

Bighorn, MT $142,983

Big Timber, MT $143,209

Birney, MT $143,117

Boyd, MT $144,619

Bridger, MT $144,058

Broadview, MT $145,986

Busby, MT $143,279

Clyde Park, MT $143,235

Columbus, MT $144,413

Cooke City, MT $142,956

Crow Agency, MT $143,402

Custer, MT $143,440

Decker, MT $143,253

Edgar, MT $146,253

Emigrant, MT $143,223

Fishtail, MT $143,101

Fromberg, MT $145,676

Gardiner, MT $143,227

Garryowen, MT $143,345

Grass Range, MT $143,079

Greycliff, MT $143,218

Hardin, MT $144,593

Fort Smith, MT $144,144

Harlowton, MT $143,159

Huntley, MT $147,297

Hysham, MT $143,056

Ingomar, MT $142,784

Joliet, MT $145,693

Lame Deer, MT $143,363

Laurel, MT $147,254

Lavina, MT $143,559

Livingston, MT $143,394

Lodge Grass, MT $143,426

Mc Leod, MT $142,910

Martinsdale, MT $143,003

Melstone, MT $143,056

Melville, MT $142,948

Molt, MT $146,386

Mosby, MT $142,859

Musselshell, MT $143,008

Nye, MT $143,084

Otter, MT $143,221

Park City, MT $146,243

Pompeys Pillar, MT $145,664

Pray, MT $143,150

Pryor, MT $145,746

Rapelje, MT $144,061

Red Lodge, MT $143,339

Reed Point, MT $143,160

Roberts, MT $143,944

Roscoe, MT $143,055

Roundup, MT $143,327

Ryegate, MT $143,030

Saint Xavier, MT $144,014

Sanders, MT $143,231

Sand Springs, MT $142,875

Shawmut, MT $142,985

Shepherd, MT $146,652

Silver Gate, MT $143,340

Springdale, MT $143,128

Sumatra, MT $142,875

Teigen, MT $143,082

Two Dot, MT $142,969

Wilsall, MT $143,096

Winnett, MT $142,980

Worden, MT $145,484

Wyola, MT $143,489

Billings, MT $147,425

Baker, MT $143,716

Wolf Point, MT $143,224

Antelope, MT $143,399

Bainville, MT $143,892

Brockton, MT $143,153

Brockway, MT $142,954

Circle, MT $143,062

Crane, MT $143,991

Culbertson, MT $143,467

Dagmar, MT $143,534

Fairview, MT $143,951

Flaxville, MT $143,041

Fort Peck, MT $142,972

Frazer, MT $143,137

Froid, MT $143,275

Glasgow, MT $143,214

Saint Marie, MT $143,822

Glentana, MT $142,974

Hinsdale, MT $142,942

Homestead, MT $143,275

Lambert, MT $143,188

Larslan, MT $142,953

Medicine Lake, MT $143,255

Nashua, MT $143,139

Opheim, MT $142,931

Outlook, MT $143,147

Peerless, MT $142,959

Plentywood, MT $143,373

Poplar, MT $143,250

Raymond, MT $143,266

Redstone, MT $142,963

Reserve, MT $143,104

Richey, MT $143,021

Richland, MT $142,942

Saco, MT $143,024

Savage, MT $143,447

Scobey, MT $143,153

Sidney, MT $143,987

Vandalia, MT $143,009

Vida, MT $143,055

Westby, MT $143,507

Whitetail, MT $142,939

Miles City, MT $143,237

Alzada, MT $143,113

Angela, MT $142,855

Alberton, MT $143,067

Arlee, MT $143,121

Bonner, MT $143,073

Charlo, MT $143,162

Clinton, MT $143,169

Condon, MT $142,913

Conner, MT $143,195

Corvallis, MT $143,385

Darby, MT $142,920

De Borgia, MT $142,624

Dixon, MT $143,035

Drummond, MT $143,113

Florence, MT $143,351

Frenchtown, MT $143,293

Grantsdale, MT $143,308

Hall, MT $143,084

Hamilton, MT $143,311

Pinesdale, MT $143,640

Haugan, MT $142,591

Helmville, MT $142,804

Heron, MT $142,644

Hot Springs, MT $142,904

Huson, MT $143,104

Lolo, MT $143,266

Lonepine, MT $142,956

Milltown, MT $143,628

Noxon, MT $142,586

Ovando, MT $142,789

Pablo, MT $143,673

Paradise, MT $143,117

Philipsburg, MT $143,084

Plains, MT $143,003

Polson, MT $143,227

Ravalli, MT $143,136

Ronan, MT $143,246

Saint Ignatius, MT $143,211

Saint Regis, MT $142,905

Saltese, MT $142,532

Seeley Lake, MT $143,153

Stevensville, MT $143,380

Sula, MT $142,870

Superior, MT $143,009

Thompson Falls, MT $142,806

Trout Creek, MT $142,673

Victor, MT $143,292

Kalispell, MT $143,351

Big Arm, MT $143,162

Bigfork, MT $143,156

Columbia Falls, MT $143,337

Coram, MT $143,153

Dayton, MT $143,182

Elmo, MT $143,014

Essex, MT $142,920

Eureka, MT $143,195

Fortine, MT $143,055

Hungry Horse, MT $143,502

Kila, MT $143,040

Lake Mc Donald, MT $143,169

Lakeside, MT $143,275

Libby, MT $142,980

Marion, MT $142,960

Martin City, MT $143,270

Olney, MT $142,939

Polebridge, MT $142,688

Proctor, MT $142,972

Rexford, MT $143,079

Rollins, MT $143,059

Somers, MT $143,256

Stryker, MT $142,913

Trego, MT $143,020

Troy, MT $142,586

West Glacier, MT $142,733

Whitefish, MT $143,266

Bloomfield, MT $143,099

Boyes, MT $143,145

Broadus, MT $143,188

Brusett, MT $142,959

Capitol, MT $142,846

Cohagen, MT $142,905

Colstrip, MT $143,487

Ekalaka, MT $143,154

Fallon, MT $143,305

Forsyth, MT $143,116

Glendive, MT $143,589

Hammond, MT $143,055

Hathaway, MT $143,214

Ismay, MT $143,099

Jordan, MT $142,989

Kinsey, MT $143,160

Lindsay, MT $142,980

Mildred, MT $143,304

Olive, MT $143,009

Plevna, MT $143,428

Powderville, MT $142,869

Rosebud, MT $142,939

Terry, MT $143,033

Volborg, MT $142,942

Wibaux, MT $143,533

Willard, MT $143,475

Great Falls, MT $137,058

Malmstrom A F B, MT $137,058

Augusta, MT $142,936

Babb, MT $142,988

Belt, MT $138,740

Black Eagle, MT $137,058

Brady, MT $141,578

Browning, MT $143,180

Buffalo, MT $143,070

Bynum, MT $143,052

Carter, MT $139,438

Cascade, MT $141,365

Choteau, MT $143,055

Coffee Creek, MT $143,066

Conrad, MT $143,185

Cut Bank, MT $143,088

Denton, MT $143,032

Dupuyer, MT $142,920

Dutton, MT $139,957

East Glacier Park, MT $142,859

Ethridge, MT $142,904

Fairfield, MT $141,926

Floweree, MT $137,345

Forest Grove, MT $143,011

Fort Benton, MT $142,025

Fort Shaw, MT $138,934

Galata, MT $142,942

Geraldine, MT $143,003

Geyser, MT $141,973

Heart Butte, MT $143,177

Highwood, MT $138,938

Hilger, MT $143,067

Hobson, MT $143,087

Judith Gap, MT $143,059

Kevin, MT $143,035

Ledger, MT $142,972

Lewistown, MT $143,319

Loma, MT $143,001

Lothair, MT $142,989

Moccasin, MT $143,096

Monarch, MT $141,512

Moore, MT $143,174

Neihart, MT $142,568

Oilmont, MT $142,962

Pendroy, MT $142,920

Power, MT $138,396

Raynesford, MT $141,347

Roy, MT $142,936

Sand Coulee, MT $137,058

Shelby, MT $143,188

Simms, MT $140,015

Stanford, MT $143,079

Stockett, MT $138,469

Sunburst, MT $143,087

Sun River, MT $138,214

Sweet Grass, MT $142,998

Biddle, MT $143,238

Ulm, MT $137,124

Valier, MT $143,066

Vaughn, MT $137,625

Winifred, MT $143,015

Havre, MT $143,286

Big Sandy, MT $143,044

Box Elder, MT $143,328

Chester, MT $143,064

Chinook, MT $143,090

Dodson, MT $143,037

Gildford, MT $143,012

Harlem, MT $143,209

Hays, MT $143,267

Hingham, MT $143,014

Hogeland, MT $142,989

Inverness, MT $142,978

Joplin, MT $143,014

Kremlin, MT $143,009

Lloyd, MT $142,800

Loring, MT $142,934

Malta, MT $143,113

Rudyard, MT $143,046

Turner, MT $143,023

Whitewater, MT $142,960

Whitlash, MT $142,861

Zortman, MT $143,127

Zurich, MT $142,931

Helena, MT $136,661

Basin, MT $139,647

Boulder, MT $141,176

Canyon Creek, MT $138,185

Clancy, MT $136,893

East Helena, MT $136,569

Fort Harrison, MT $136,569

Jefferson City, MT $137,875

Lincoln, MT $143,049

Marysville, MT $138,017

Radersburg, MT $141,402

Ringling, MT $142,888

Toston, MT $141,946

Townsend, MT $139,841

White Sulphur Springs, MT $142,470

Winston, MT $138,159

Wolf Creek, MT $141,074

Butte, MT $143,043

Alder, MT $142,994

Anaconda, MT $143,359

Avon, MT $139,546

Belgrade, MT $143,530

Bozeman, MT $143,622

Big Sky, MT $143,515

Cameron, MT $142,899

Cardwell, MT $143,209

Deer Lodge, MT $142,174

Dell, MT $142,508

Dillon, MT $143,104

Divide, MT $143,064

Elliston, MT $138,384

Ennis, MT $143,296

Gallatin Gateway, MT $143,214

Garrison, MT $141,471

Glen, MT $143,058

Gold Creek, MT $142,415

Harrison, MT $143,249

Jackson, MT $142,691

Lima, MT $142,610

Mc Allister, MT $143,269

Manhattan, MT $143,489

Melrose, MT $143,075

Norris, MT $143,073

Polaris, MT $142,901

Pony, MT $143,279

Ramsay, MT $143,354

Sheridan, MT $143,328

Silver Star, MT $143,325

Three Forks, MT $143,376

Twin Bridges, MT $143,206

Virginia City, MT $143,256

Warm Springs, MT $143,339

West Yellowstone, MT $143,177

Whitehall, MT $143,356

Willow Creek, MT $143,313

Wisdom, MT $142,726

Wise River, MT $142,977

Missoula, MT $143,845

Assistant Production Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Production Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 130% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Production Director positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Production Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Production Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$216,310	$104.0	50%
Internet	$201,889	$97.0	40%
Financial Services	$187,469	$90.0	30%
Healthcare	$180,258	$87.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$173,048	$83.0	20%

Assistant Production Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Production 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.

$131,321

Average $144,207/year

$159,738

$10,943

Average $12,017/month

$13,311

$2,525

Average $2,773/week

$3,072

$63

Average $69/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,738	$13,311	$3,072	$77
Average	$144,207	$12,017	$2,773	$69
25th Percentile	$131,321	$10,943	$2,525	$63

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