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Job outlook for production control coordinators in the United States
Production control coordinator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected production control coordinator job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,100 new jobs for production control coordinators are projected over the next decade.
Production control coordinator salaries have increased 6% for production control coordinators in the last 5 years.
There are over 73,997 production control coordinators currently employed in the United States.
There are 97,253 active production control coordinator job openings in the US.
The average production control coordinator salary is $57,448.
Are production control coordinator jobs in demand?
Production control coordinator job and salary trends over time
Production control coordinator jobs over time
Production control coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73,997 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 72,520 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 74,557 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 71,048 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 68,483 | 0.02% |
Average production control coordinator salary over time
Production control coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,448 | $27.62 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $55,851 | $26.85 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $55,064 | $26.47 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $54,011 | $25.97 | --0.2% |
| 2021 | $54,115 | $26.02 | +1.3% |
Production control coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for production control coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 916 | 31% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 280 | 29% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 214 | 28% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 346 | 26% |
| 5 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 400 | 23% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 197 | 23% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,020 | 21% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 647 | 21% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 440 | 21% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,363 | 20% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,141 | 20% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,096 | 20% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,219 | 18% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 106 | 17% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 699 | 16% |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 645 | 16% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 113 | 16% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,774 | 15% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 462 | 15% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 294 | 15% |
Most common cities for production control coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Grove Village | 1 | 3% | $62,790 |
| 2 | Moorpark | 1 | 3% | $57,190 |
| 3 | San Gabriel | 1 | 2% | $56,990 |
| 4 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $50,384 |
| 5 | Alameda | 1 | 1% | $61,155 |
| 6 | Santa Clara | 1 | 1% | $60,650 |
| 7 | Temecula | 1 | 1% | $56,681 |
| 8 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $56,546 |
| 9 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $60,793 |
Production Control Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of production control coordinator experts
Morgan State University
Oakland University
Centenary College of Louisiana
Ashland University
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Production Control Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Eric Briscoe: User Interface Design will be focused on in the very near if not immediate. Much of what is and will be happening in people's lives will be changed permanently as a result of the current crisis. As a result of having to work the way we have over the last year we have become forced into these ways and accustomed to these ways of doing things and therefore people will be reluctant to go back. Design must begin to address the "new normal".
What Production Control Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Eric Briscoe: Students and others should take advantage of online opportunities to get acquainted with new technology. As a result of the pandemic costs may be lower because of the financial hits that institutions and businesses have taken.
What general advice would you give to a Production Control Coordinator?
Eric Briscoe: My advice to recent graduates is to be forward thinking. This is also the time for entrepreneurial perspectives. Do not discount critical thinking. With the current world climate there are problems that need to be addressed and design and art professionals are vital visual communicators in these circumstances. Students and recent grads should rely upon their knowledge of basic design elements and principles when connecting with the public.
What type of skills will young Production Control Coordinators 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.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Production Control Coordinators?
Anthony Guest: The profession is hopeful that theatre can begin again this summer. The unified audition organizations are moving full steam ahead so many of our students are preparing to audition. The larger question here is how comfortable will the audience be coming back to the theatre. At OU, we are planning on an outdoor festival in hopes that the audience will feel at ease social-distancing outside, but at this point, nothing is certain. Our theme for the year has been #pivot.
One issue faculty are concerned about is for our new students. Are the remote trainings, rehearsals, and Zoom performances providing enough for the students to markedly improve? I do know that our faculty have worked relentlessly to find the best ways to provide the skills necessary for a successful career in theatre, and in many ways, our peer institutions have not.
Jessica Hawkins
Associate Professor of CommunicationCentenary College of Louisiana
Department of Art and Visual Culture
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Production Control Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Jessica Hawkins: In my opinion, I think the pandemic has hastened a trend that was already building: working remotely. Given that, employers are looking for job candidates that are motivated and capable of greater self-direction and self-regulation. Not being tied to a physical location creates both challenges and opportunities for working in the arts. Fine art often involves physical and tactile objects, meaning remote working isn't always viable. However, there are many museum and gallery functions (marketing, research, education, and outreach, as examples) that can be done remotely, and not having to be physically present means you can work for an institution or organization in a large city without having to shell out for higher cost of living. I also think we'll see more students defer entering the work force, opting instead for graduate school to gain additional skills in hopes of increasing opportunities once the job market improves.
What skills stand out on Production Control Coordinator 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.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Production Control Coordinators?
David McCoy Ph.D.: There will be a long-term impact of COVID-19 on college graduates, as they reshuffle their organizational skills and face a challenging job market. However, the transition to online community and communication during this period will merit a familiar association with new technology that could assist the professional phase of their lives.
What type of skills will young Production Control Coordinators need?
David McCoy Ph.D.: The types of skills needed for a successful career in the future is a blend of fundamental qualities and emerging abilities. Graduates, as always, will need effective written and oral skills. The ability to flex between organic or face-to-face communication and the newer technologies of online real-time communication will be a must as companies adapt to a post-Covid-19 market place. Media content creation will be an evolving, and critical, skill that will permit workers to succeed in an increasingly media literate and savvy world.
What experience really stands out on Production Control Coordinator resumes?
David McCoy Ph.D.: Experiences of a real and relevant nature will be highly-valued qualities that graduates need to reflect on their resumes and e-Portfolios. Working during a collegiate career in a part-time job that relates to one's chosen field is desirable. Internships are critical to gaining the interest of future employers. Co-curricular associations that demonstrate leadership, creativity and efficiency craft a fuller portrait that can influence the interest of employers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Production Control Coordinators to find work opportunities?
Dr. Robin Mello Ph.D.: Yes, considering that this field is not just based on a stage or for a theater building. Our industry is the entertainment industry, the third largest economic driver globally. The U.S.'s chief export is entertainment - filmmaking, theatre, song, and story. Production graduates have a very high rate of employment in sports (Super Bowl displays, for example); animation and digital products (in Disney corp, for example); marketing and promotions; and management. Acting and musical theatre graduates often go to Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and London - the centers for English-language theatre and film. We also produce many teachers - a majority of alumni finds employment in schools (private and public). Communications and promotions are also huge industries that employ graduates both locally and nationally. International markets are connected to many of these because the industry and field are linked globally.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Production Control Coordinator 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 Coordinator 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