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Producers and Directors in The United States

(Productores y directores)

Producers and Directors -- Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)27-2012.00
Career InterestsEA
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(< 5 years)
Less than 5 years
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.47 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)152,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)159,600
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)16,000
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$35,480
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$93,940
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$173,680
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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