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.
Related Reading: How Much Do Filmmakers Earn? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics places the median annual salary of both producers and directors at $68,440 as of May 2010. The top 10 percent of earners make more than $166,400. Some notable directors, and occasional producers, such as Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg make millions of dollars per film.