- In the motion picture industry, producers oversee the conceptualization, funding and production of motion picture projects. Some of these producers direct the actual shooting of the motion picture as well, while others hire directors to do so. Motion picture producers are the highest-paid of producers, making an average of $109,860 per year as of 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Radio and television producers conceptualize and raise funding for shows just as motion picture producers do for their projects. However, as radio and television shows may run for years or even decades, these producers often stay with their projects for a much longer period of time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, radio and television producers make an average of $72,030 per year as of 2010.
- Performing arts producers oversee projects that deal with in-person performances, such as dance, stage acting and music. Such producers tend to spend a significant amount of time dealing with the logistics of touring and issues specific to booking performance venues and advertising the performances at such venues. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, as of 2010, performing arts producers make an average of $59,820 per year.
- Producers in the advertising and public relations industries carry out many of the same tasks as producers in other industries, as they may use creative projects such as television commercials, radio spots, Internet videos and even live performances to advertise products and services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that these producers make an average of $105,600 per year.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the state with the highest-paid creative producers is California, which reports a mean income of $126,360. New York is next with a mean income of $111,930, followed by the District of Columbia with $90,820, Tennessee with $79,470 and New Jersey with $74,450.
previous post
next post