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Job outlook for co-producers in the United States
Are co-producer jobs in demand?
Co-Producer job and salary trends over time
Co-Producer jobs over time
Co-Producer job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,328 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,148 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,242 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,140 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,129 | 0.00% |
Average co-producer salary over time
Co-Producer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,074 | $26.48 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $53,647 | $25.79 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $51,672 | $24.84 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $51,628 | $24.82 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $51,145 | $24.59 | +3.7% |
Co-Producer jobs by state
Most common states for co-producers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 71 | 10% |
| 2 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 651 | 6% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 29 | 5% |
| 4 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 108 | 4% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 78 | 4% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 47 | 4% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 27 | 4% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 22 | 4% |
| 9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 522 | 3% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 232 | 3% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 185 | 3% |
| 12 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 123 | 3% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 80 | 3% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 22 | 3% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 689 | 2% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 216 | 2% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 117 | 2% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 84 | 2% |
| 19 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 69 | 2% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 33 | 2% |
Most common cities for co-producers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loveland | 2 | 3% | $54,530 |
| 2 | Brighton | 1 | 3% | $54,404 |
| 3 | Lake in the Hills | 1 | 3% | $49,614 |
| 4 | West Fargo | 1 | 3% | $62,704 |
| 5 | Greeley | 2 | 2% | $54,350 |
| 6 | Moorhead | 1 | 2% | $51,350 |
| 7 | Fort Collins | 2 | 1% | $54,530 |
| 8 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $54,669 |
| 9 | Fargo | 1 | 1% | $62,726 |
| 10 | Independence | 1 | 1% | $42,891 |
| 11 | Longmont | 1 | 1% | $54,569 |
| 12 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $42,913 |
| 13 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $51,912 |
| 14 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $51,960 |
Co-Producer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of co-producer experts
Olympic College
Susquehanna University
Webster University
Columbia College Chicago
Drexel University
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of North Texas
Amy Hesketh
Full Time FacultyOlympic College
Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) Division
What soft skills should all Co-Producers possess?
Amy Hesketh: -Collaboration.
-Teamwork.
-Project management.
-Crew management.
-Professionalism.
What skills stand out on Co-Producer resumes?
Amy Hesketh: Ability to work with a variety of editing software (Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro/Audition, Resolve). Screenwriting and story development.
Craig Stark Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communications, Department Head of CommunicationsSusquehanna University
Communications Department
What general advice would you give to a Co-Producer?
Craig Stark Ph.D.: Be flexible and willing to change goals and perspectives. The industry is constantly changing and evolving but fortunately you can do anything with a communications degree. Use that flexibility to your advantage and do the best you can to prepare for any industrial, professional, and personal changes in your life.
What skills stand out on Co-Producer resumes?
Lara Teeter: People. The casting agents, talent agencies, management companies, directors, and choreographers ALL want to know a) who you've studied with, b) who you've worked with, c) what agent represents you and, d) what casting directors keep submitting you. Broadway? Always. But if you have been part of a staged reading or if you have done a small role in a play or a musical that is being mounted in a regional house and the director or choreographer is someone who has a reputation for doing great work...that counts a lot.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Co-Producers to find work opportunities?
Lara Teeter: Throw a rock over your shoulder and hit 20 in one throw! Literally, everywhere you turn, if you are hungry and smart, there is a place to find work. I like to use "Everything was Possible - the birth of the musical FOLLIES" by Ted Chapin as an example. He was in a position to fetch coffee for Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim, and Michael Bennett. After so many years, he was chosen by the Rodgers and Hammerstein families to run their business. He's also the co-founder of ENCORES. There are many "good places" to find work. There are also some "not so good" places to work. A young actor's journey must encounter both so that as they mature in the business, they can, hopefully, begin to choose what places/directors/organizations that they prefer to work with as well as those they don't. Until that day, however, a job is a job. The MUNY, The Glimmerglass Opera, Goodspeed, Pittsburg Civic Light Opera, Wichita Summer Musicals, Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma City (these last two is where I got my start in the 1970s!), Barrington Stage, American Repertory Theatre, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Alabama Shakespeare, Seattle Reparatory Theatre, Theatre Under the Stars in Houston, TX, Broadway Sacramento (formally California Musical Theatre)....the list goes on and on!
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Co-Producer job market given the pandemic?
Duncan MacKenzie: The fine arts' job market is always aggressively entrepreneurial and requires our practitioners to establish their voice and space. With many of our more traditional paths squeezed or closed, we see an increased enthusiasm for online venues and the kinds of work that can support them. After the pandemic, we expect to see a return to the materially based practices and those with performative and social aspects, as the audience will be looking for less mediated experiences.
What skills stand out on Co-Producer resumes?
Michael Wagner: Primarily an understanding of how to be productive in virtual teams. Anything that proves that somebody is capable of working independently and reliably.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Co-Producers to find work opportunities?
Michael Wagner: In our fields, location is no longer a serious concern. People work from anywhere. There are still traditional pockets of media industries such as LA, but the overall tendency is to move into remote work arrangements.
What type of skills will young Co-Producers 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.
How would you rate the starting salaries for Co-Producers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Johnathan Paul: Trying to pinpoint a starting salary in the film and television industry is incredibly challenging. There are so many different avenues that a recent graduate can go into, and each one of those job tracks has a benchmark for what number their starting salary begins at. For example, someone joining a film crew as a Production Assistant will typically make less than someone taking an entry level office job at a studio. The video game industry tends to have better starting salaries; however, many of those jobs are temporarily based on a development cycle. Freelance and contract work are just a reality of the media industry, and it's something I try to prepare my students for.