The trumpet is the brass family along with 4 other instruments; the tuba, the baritone, the french horn, and the trombone. The trumpet is the highest member of its family.
Employment by Industry. Producer and director salaries depend on the industry they work in. The film industry employs the most producers and directors, with 34,760 jobs and a median salary of $114,450. Producers and directors working in radio and television, however, earn a more modest wage, $67,110.
According to the The Bureau of Labor Statistics the median wage of directors for motion picture, stage, television, video and radio productions is $32.08 an hour. Earnings for the highest paid directors can be excellent and earn them a name in the industry.