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Job outlook for production control assistants in the United States
Production control assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected production control assistant job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,100 new jobs for production control assistants are projected over the next decade.
Production control assistant salaries have increased 6% for production control assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 21,149 production control assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 82,122 active production control assistant job openings in the US.
The average production control assistant salary is $39,385.
Are production control assistant jobs in demand?
Production control assistant job and salary trends over time
Production control assistant jobs over time
Production control assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,149 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 20,854 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,332 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 20,167 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 19,352 | 0.01% |
Average production control assistant salary over time
Production control assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,385 | $18.94 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | $38,290 | $18.41 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $37,751 | $18.15 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $37,029 | $17.80 | --0.2% |
| 2022 | $37,100 | $17.84 | +1.3% |
Production control assistant jobs by state
Most common states for production control assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 292 | 22% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 597 | 19% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,067 | 18% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,002 | 18% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,099 | 16% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,092 | 16% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 464 | 15% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 95 | 15% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,598 | 14% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 624 | 14% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,317 | 13% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,077 | 13% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 392 | 13% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 257 | 13% |
| 15 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 91 | 13% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,515 | 12% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 489 | 12% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 165 | 12% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 111 | 12% |
| 20 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,115 | 11% |
Most common cities for production control assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelmsford | 1 | 3% | $43,922 |
| 2 | Pensacola | 1 | 2% | $40,094 |
| 3 | Asheville | 1 | 1% | $37,175 |
Production Control Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of production control assistant experts
Catawba College
Oakland University
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Erin Dougherty
Associate Professor of Costume Design Costume DirectorCatawba College
Drama/Theatre Arts And Stagecraft
What will help Production Control Assistants increase their earning potential?
Erin Dougherty: Be flexible and don't be afraid to broaden your search. Technical Theatre is in demand around the country, but many times you can't expect to jump into a Design or high-level position right away with a BA degree. Don't be afraid to work your way up from a stitcher or carpenter and make connections or try to build your resources (monetary and personal) before a big jump. Companies want to know your work ethic, your creative eye, and attention to detail. However, you also want to make sure the company isn't going to abuse you. Especially since the pandemic, there has been a call to pay even interns a living wage and/or provide housing as part of the "perks." Unpaid internships should be a thing of the past. It also depends on the market you're trying to get into-NYC is much different than Regional Theatre, and most places won't offer housing in NYC. Ask yourself: what is your ultimate goal. If you're looking at NYC, great, but is it only because you think you should? There's a LOT of fantastic theatre throughout the US or with traveling companies. And your skills are also applicable to other aspects of the Entertainment Industry. Look at all options: film, fashion, commercials, theme parks, cosplay etc.
What type of skills will young Production Control Assistants need?
Anthony Guest: I don't think this will change much. They still need to be good actors, dancers, and singers. If anything, young actors are learning the art of the remote audition, and theatres may be more adept at accepting digital submissions. I also think theatre actors are learning more about film acting simply because of the digital medium we are teaching. Designers and technicians are probably being challenged more. Their work is in the three-dimensional world. Theoretical assignments and paper projects don't quite create the same satisfaction and experience as fully produced designs.
Jessica Hawkins
Associate Professor of CommunicationCentenary College of Louisiana
Department of Art and Visual Culture
What skills stand out on Production Control Assistant resumes?
Jessica Hawkins: Related to my answer above, communication skills are more important now than ever. This includes written communication like email, but also speaking and presentation skills for video conferencing. These communication skills are also related to important professional necessities in the visual arts: grant writing, proposal development, and applications for artist-in-residence opportunities.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Production Control Assistant job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Robin Mello Ph.D.: The real need and interest is in online learning and communication. In the arts, online systems (e.g., Zoom plays and performances) have become a new industry. I think it is here to stay. Artists now will be exploring how to fuse technologies and mediated platforms into all types of entertainment and production or performance. It is a really exciting time.
We anticipate a post-Covid reset that will be focused on regional arts organizations refocusing their audience share, introducing new works and more diverse voices, and responding to society's needs and priorities.
Politics and business, along with science and public health, will incorporate more arts and culture - in essence, we will be a more integrated society with a more integrated work force.
What skills stand out on Production Control Assistant resumes?
Dr. Robin Mello Ph.D.: -Communication (The arts teach expertise in this area.) and negotiation
-Leadership and project management (Believe it or not, the arts focus on time management and high commitment to work ethic.)
-New ideas and innovations (Developing ideas and solutions and working on them through to the finished project)
-Curiosity and risk taking
-Technology skills (Film and theatre production are focused on mentoring in shops and laboratories.)
-Imagination and interpersonal skills
-Curiosity - independence - knowing how to follow through on tasks and projects
-Cultural literacy and diversity
-Singing, dancing, storytelling, acting, writing, designing, comedy, and scholarship