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Job outlook for producer/project managers in the United States
Are producer/project manager jobs in demand?
Producer/project manager job and salary trends over time
Producer/project manager jobs over time
Producer/project manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 773 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 338 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 365 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 718 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 667 | 0.00% |
Average producer/project manager salary over time
Producer/project manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,041 | $38.96 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $77,738 | $37.37 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $76,733 | $36.89 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $75,398 | $36.25 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $74,941 | $36.03 | +0.1% |
Producer/project manager jobs by state
Most common states for producer/project managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 818 | 118% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,112 | 29% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,002 | 29% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,341 | 28% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,518 | 25% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 187 | 25% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,335 | 24% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 317 | 24% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 940 | 23% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 246 | 23% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 395 | 21% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 615 | 20% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 191 | 20% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 125 | 20% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,015 | 18% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 379 | 18% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,982 | 17% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 539 | 17% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 290 | 17% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 180 | 17% |
Most common cities for producer/project managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $75,591 |
| 2 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $58,380 |
Producer/Project Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of producer/project manager experts
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What will help Producer/Project Managers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Laura Deeter PhD: There are more than enough positions out there to find one with a good starting salary. Apply for as many as you can.
Be willing to relocate to another city or state.
What skills stand out on Producer/Project Manager resumes?
Rutherford Johnson Ph.D.: Well, familiarity and proficiency with the technology I just described is now important. I also always promote language as a highly valuable skill -- and if you are working internationally, even remotely, it is a definite skill that makes you stand out. Even though English is now the main international language, do not just rely on that if that is your main language. Knowing the language of your clients, for example, even just a little of it, can pay off and make you get noticed. It also helps you understand the culture and people of that country a lot better.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Producer/Project Manager job market given the pandemic?
Cortnee Young: I believe work-from-home/virtual job opportunities will become more available. For recent graduates, this comes with pros and cons. I believe a big pro is the availability to more opportunity (versus narrowing down their search to specific geographic locations). A major con that I see would be the inability to learn hands-on skills and teachable moments from being in the office, for their first job.
What skills stand out on Producer/Project Manager resumes?
Duncan MacKenzie: For all young artists, organizational skills, digital and web-based skills, and an ability to communicate verbally and textually are very important; beyond that, craft-based skills relevant to whatever is being made are always crucial.
What type of skills will young Producer/Project Managers need?
David Carren: Critical thinking, a significant component of all successful creative endeavors, will be a considerable asset. Another essential ability to collaborate or work with others efficiently and effectively will also matter a great deal.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Producer/Project Managers?
Nate Bynum: Undoubtedly, training was greatly affected during the pandemic. Arts training is now, and has always been, hands-on. Even if classes were allowed in-person, social distance spacing is anathema to the movement in the discipline. Theatre and screen acting are collaborative arts. Teachers and students have to work together and nearby. This can not be accomplished via Zoom and 6ft. spacing. Social distance does not exist in the arts. Thus, the limits placed on teachers and students in executing exercises, performing scene work or tech work, or proving to understand the intricate details of a particular art were lost and will have to be learned at another time.
What general advice would you give to a Producer/Project Manager?
Michael Neal Ph.D.: The advice can be tricky, especially since our graduates go into a number of fields. My hope for them is that they continue to build upon what they learned in our program and apply it to new situations and contexts outside of school. I often tell students that editing, writing, and media aren't skills you master and then apply universally across contexts. Instead, we encourage students to keep growing and stretching themselves, since they will most likely face new genres, audiences, and contexts that they didn't see in college. Therefore, we teach them to be flexible, to be close readers, and analyze each rhetorical situation to determine how to best communicate within that context. Good writing isn't one-size-fits-all. Instead, it's a complex, negotiated relationship between writers, texts, contexts, audiences, media, modalities, etc.