Manufacturer vs producer

The differences between manufacturers and producers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a manufacturer, becoming a producer takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a producer has an average salary of $72,202, which is higher than the $32,213 average annual salary of a manufacturer.

The top three skills for a manufacturer include assembly line, basic math and work ethic. The most important skills for a producer are work ethic, video production, and client relationships.

Manufacturer vs producer overview

	Manufacturer	Producer
Yearly salary	$32,213	$72,202
Hourly rate	$15.49	$34.71
Growth rate	7%	8%
Number of jobs	42,506	10,610
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Average age	46	40
Years of experience	2	12

Manufacturer vs producer salary

Manufacturers and producers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Manufacturer	Producer
Average salary	$32,213	$72,202
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $42,000	Between $43,000 And $120,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Nevada
Best paying company	ABB	Meta
Best paying industry	Telecommunication	-

Differences between manufacturer and producer education

There are a few differences between a manufacturer and a producer in terms of educational background:

	Manufacturer	Producer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Most common major	Business	Communication
Most common college	Stanford University	Harvard University

Manufacturer vs producer demographics

Here are the differences between manufacturers' and producers' demographics:

	Manufacturer	Producer
Average age	46	40
Gender ratio	Male, 72.1% Female, 27.9%	Male, 58.2% Female, 41.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.3% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	14%

Differences between manufacturer and producer duties and responsibilities

Manufacturer example responsibilities.

Manage the flow of each pallet to ensure the group is able to produce the quality product.
Use of CNC machines for the manufacturing and quality control of hot tubs.
Mask and prepare airplane fuel and air filters to be prime and paint.
Inspect, inventory, mask and unmask all unpaint and paint parts for helicopters.
Improve on ISO and training standards by implementing work instructions on computer interface rather than paper.
Assemble dashboards and trunks (car parts) for Honda using drills, and other equipment.

Producer example responsibilities.

Manage and augment existing budget with EP.
Manage production of a Sony HD motion graphics internal sales video.
Manage all union matters including, IASTE, DGA and AFTRA.
Prospect and generate new business through telemarketing leads, referrals, networking and cold leads.
Lead the creation of key titles including high profile X360 launch title and new NFL brand IP.
Manage and guide guest bloggers through the editing process, copy edit blogs and produce content in HTML.

Manufacturer vs producer skills

Common manufacturer skills

Assembly Line, 18%
Basic Math, 16%
Work Ethic, 15%
Power Saws, 12%
Ladders, 9%
Lean Manufacturing, 6%

Common producer skills

Work Ethic, 9%
Video Production, 6%
Client Relationships, 6%
Project Management, 6%
Cross-Selling, 6%
News Stories, 4%