The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Movie and TV production companies
- Radio and TV broadcasting companies
- Theatrical production companies
Outlook
Demand will grow faster than average for this career. Some growth will occur as the demand for more movies and television shows increases. The popularity of streaming services also increases the number of platform specific shows which should lead to more work for producers and directors. Demand for theater producers and directors will depend on funding.
Competition for producer and director jobs will be strong. The glamour of these jobs and the lack of formal entry requirements attract many people.
Producers and Directors (CIS 100423)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
3,331 Medium |
& |
9.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
327 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
115 Small |
& |
-0.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
45 Very small |
& |
-4.4% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,985 Medium |
& |
10.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
199 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
29 Very small |
& |
3.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
104 Small |
& |
26.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Du Page County |
201 Small |
& |
18.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
33 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
23 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
82 Very small |
& |
28.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| McHenry County |
19 Very small |
& |
15.8% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
70 Small |
& |
17.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
45 Very small |
& |
2.2% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
140 Small |
& |
-5.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
47 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-5.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
84 Small |
& |
10.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
43 Small |
& |
-58.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
90 Small |
& |
15.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
32 Very small |
& |
-21.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
78 Very small |
& |
21.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| United States |
167,900 Large |
& |
8.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
13,900 Few |