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Theater Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Theater Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For theater-minded people who want to understand the full range of careers beyond performing on stage. Use the tools below to see which theater roles fit your background and goals.

Theater careers extend beyond acting into directing, stage management, design, and technical production, and often combine multiple roles. Use the tools below to explore Theater-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Stage Crew Member, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Director or Theater Company Artistic Director. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as None formally required; audition/portfolio-driven field, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Theater careers/jobs, (2) Find Theater job listings, (3) Prepare for Theater careers, and (4) Provide Theater career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Theater careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Theater Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Theater careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Theater, so relevant Theater jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Theater Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Theater Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Theater careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 98 Theater Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

30 Theater careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Theater-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Theater-Related Jobs

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 61.8% Drive-in Theater Attendant; Theater Attendant; Theater Usher
Occupation: Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 61.8% Theater-Related Jobs: Drive-in Theater Attendant; Theater Attendant; Theater Usher
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 46.3% Theatrical Agent
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 46.3% Theater-Related Jobs: Theatrical Agent
Costume Attendants 44.3% Costume Attendant; Costume Cutter; Costume Draper; Costume Dresser; Costume Mistress; Costume Seamstress; Costume Shop Coordinator; Costume Specialist; Costume Technician; Costumer; Costumer Assistant; Theatrical Wardrobe Attendant; Theatrical Wardrobe Dresser
Occupation: Costume Attendants U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 44.3% Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Attendant; Costume Cutter; Costume Draper; Costume Dresser; Costume Mistress; Costume Seamstress; Costume Shop Coordinator; Costume Specialist; Costume Technician; Costumer; Costumer Assistant; Theatrical Wardrobe Attendant; Theatrical Wardrobe Dresser
Athletes and Sports Competitors 38% Rodeo Performer
Occupation: Athletes and Sports Competitors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 38% Theater-Related Jobs: Rodeo Performer
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 37% Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Occupation: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 37% Theater-Related Jobs: Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Actors 32.4% Actress; Background Actor; Character Performer; Comedian; Community Theater Actor; Costume Character; Motion Picture Actor; Movie Actor; Movie Stunt Performer; Scare Actor; Stunt Performer; Television Actor; Theater Team Member; Theatrical Performer; Theatrical Trouper; Thrill Performer; Tour Actor; Vaudeville Actor; Voice Actor
Occupation: Actors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 32.4% Theater-Related Jobs: Actress; Background Actor; Character Performer; Comedian; Community Theater Actor; Costume Character; Motion Picture Actor; Movie Actor; Movie Stunt Performer; Scare Actor; Stunt Performer; Television Actor; Theater Team Member; Theatrical Performer; Theatrical Trouper; Thrill Performer; Tour Actor; Vaudeville Actor; Voice Actor
Choreographers 32.1% Choreographer; Choreography Director; Dance Choreographer; Musical Choreographer; Opera Choreographer; Teaching Choreographer
Occupation: Choreographers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 32.1% Theater-Related Jobs: Choreographer; Choreography Director; Dance Choreographer; Musical Choreographer; Opera Choreographer; Teaching Choreographer
Dancers 30% Dance Performer
Occupation: Dancers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 30% Theater-Related Jobs: Dance Performer
Audio and Video Technicians 26.2% Theater Technician
Occupation: Audio and Video Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 26.2% Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Technician
Producers and Directors 24.1% Casting Director; Production Stage Manager; Stage Manager; Theater Company Producer; Theater Director
Occupation: Producers and Directors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 24.1% Theater-Related Jobs: Casting Director; Production Stage Manager; Stage Manager; Theater Company Producer; Theater Director
Self-Enrichment Teachers 23.5% Theater Education Teacher; Theater Teacher
Occupation: Self-Enrichment Teachers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 23.5% Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Education Teacher; Theater Teacher
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 19.4% Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hairstylist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Occupation: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 19.4% Theater-Related Jobs: Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hairstylist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Barbers 17.5% Hairstylist
Occupation: Barbers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 17.5% Theater-Related Jobs: Hairstylist
Sound Engineering Technicians 17.4% Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech); Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Occupation: Sound Engineering Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 17.4% Theater-Related Jobs: Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech); Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Riggers 12.1% Theatrical Rigger
Occupation: Riggers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.1% Theater-Related Jobs: Theatrical Rigger
Musicians and Singers 11.1% Singing Telegram Performer; Vocal Performer
Occupation: Musicians and Singers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.1% Theater-Related Jobs: Singing Telegram Performer; Vocal Performer
Archivists 10.9% Accessioning Archivist; Archivist; Digital Archivist; Digital Asset Archivist; Film Archivist; Image Archivist; Museum Archivist; Processing Archivist; Project Archivist; Reference Archivist; State Archivist; University Archivist
Occupation: Archivists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.9% Theater-Related Jobs: Accessioning Archivist; Archivist; Digital Archivist; Digital Asset Archivist; Film Archivist; Image Archivist; Museum Archivist; Processing Archivist; Project Archivist; Reference Archivist; State Archivist; University Archivist
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 10.3% Radio Performer
Occupation: Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.3% Theater-Related Jobs: Radio Performer
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 10.1% Lighting Design Lecturer; Makeup Artistry Instructor; Theater Professor; Theater Teacher
Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.1% Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Design Lecturer; Makeup Artistry Instructor; Theater Professor; Theater Teacher
General and Operations Managers 9.4% Movie Theater Manager; Theatre Manager
Occupation: General and Operations Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.4% Theater-Related Jobs: Movie Theater Manager; Theatre Manager
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 9.1% Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.1% Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Set and Exhibit Designers 9.1% Lighting Designer; Theater Set Production Designer
Occupation: Set and Exhibit Designers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.1% Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer; Theater Set Production Designer
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 7.8% Theater Teacher
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.8% Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Teacher
Commercial and Industrial Designers 5.6% Lighting Designer
Occupation: Commercial and Industrial Designers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.6% Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3.4% Costume Design Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.4% Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Design Teacher
Fashion Designers 0.5% Costume Designer; Costumer; Dance Costume Designer; Fashion Designer
Occupation: Fashion Designers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 0.5% Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Designer; Costumer; Dance Costume Designer; Fashion Designer
Interior Designers -0.2% Lighting Designer
Occupation: Interior Designers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -0.2% Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers -3.8% Home Theater Installer; Home Theater Specialist
Occupation: Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -3.8% Theater-Related Jobs: Home Theater Installer; Home Theater Specialist
Cashiers -10% Box Office Attendant
Occupation: Cashiers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -10% Theater-Related Jobs: Box Office Attendant
Prepress Technicians and Workers -17.1% Make-Up Arranger
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -17.1% Theater-Related Jobs: Make-Up Arranger

33 Theater careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Theater-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Theater-Related Jobs

General and Operations Managers $ 101,280 Movie Theater Manager; Theatre Manager
Occupation: General and Operations Managers National Median Salary: $ 101,280 Theater-Related Jobs: Movie Theater Manager; Theatre Manager
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $ 84,900 Theatrical Agent
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes National Median Salary: $ 84,900 Theater-Related Jobs: Theatrical Agent
Producers and Directors $ 82,510 Casting Director; Production Stage Manager; Stage Manager; Theater Company Producer; Theater Director
Occupation: Producers and Directors National Median Salary: $ 82,510 Theater-Related Jobs: Casting Director; Production Stage Manager; Stage Manager; Theater Company Producer; Theater Director
Talent Directors $ 82,510 Casting Director; Extras Casting Director
Occupation: Talent Directors National Median Salary: $ 82,510 Theater-Related Jobs: Casting Director; Extras Casting Director
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $ 80,360 Lighting Design Lecturer; Makeup Artistry Instructor; Theater Professor; Theater Teacher
Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 80,360 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Design Lecturer; Makeup Artistry Instructor; Theater Professor; Theater Teacher
Fashion Designers $ 79,290 Costume Designer; Costumer; Dance Costume Designer; Fashion Designer
Occupation: Fashion Designers National Median Salary: $ 79,290 Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Designer; Costumer; Dance Costume Designer; Fashion Designer
Commercial and Industrial Designers $ 76,250 Lighting Designer
Occupation: Commercial and Industrial Designers National Median Salary: $ 76,250 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $ 73,690 Screenplay Writer
Occupation: Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers National Median Salary: $ 73,690 Theater-Related Jobs: Screenplay Writer
Athletes and Sports Competitors $ 70,280 Rodeo Performer
Occupation: Athletes and Sports Competitors National Median Salary: $ 70,280 Theater-Related Jobs: Rodeo Performer
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $ 65,220 Theater Teacher
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education National Median Salary: $ 65,220 Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Teacher
Interior Designers $ 62,510 Lighting Designer
Occupation: Interior Designers National Median Salary: $ 62,510 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer
Lighting Technicians $ 62,240 Lighting Designer; Theater Technician
Occupation: Lighting Technicians National Median Salary: $ 62,240 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer; Theater Technician
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $ 62,060 Costume Design Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 62,060 Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Design Teacher
Archivists $ 59,910 Accessioning Archivist; Archivist; Digital Archivist; Digital Asset Archivist; Film Archivist; Image Archivist; Museum Archivist; Processing Archivist; Project Archivist; Reference Archivist; State Archivist; University Archivist
Occupation: Archivists National Median Salary: $ 59,910 Theater-Related Jobs: Accessioning Archivist; Archivist; Digital Archivist; Digital Asset Archivist; Film Archivist; Image Archivist; Museum Archivist; Processing Archivist; Project Archivist; Reference Archivist; State Archivist; University Archivist
Set and Exhibit Designers $ 59,490 Lighting Designer; Theater Set Production Designer
Occupation: Set and Exhibit Designers National Median Salary: $ 59,490 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer; Theater Set Production Designer
Sound Engineering Technicians $ 59,430 Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech); Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Occupation: Sound Engineering Technicians National Median Salary: $ 59,430 Theater-Related Jobs: Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech); Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Riggers $ 56,220 Theatrical Rigger
Occupation: Riggers National Median Salary: $ 56,220 Theater-Related Jobs: Theatrical Rigger
Costume Attendants $ 52,370 Costume Attendant; Costume Cutter; Costume Draper; Costume Dresser; Costume Mistress; Costume Seamstress; Costume Shop Coordinator; Costume Specialist; Costume Technician; Costumer; Costumer Assistant; Theatrical Wardrobe Attendant; Theatrical Wardrobe Dresser
Occupation: Costume Attendants National Median Salary: $ 52,370 Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Attendant; Costume Cutter; Costume Draper; Costume Dresser; Costume Mistress; Costume Seamstress; Costume Shop Coordinator; Costume Specialist; Costume Technician; Costumer; Costumer Assistant; Theatrical Wardrobe Attendant; Theatrical Wardrobe Dresser
Choreographers $ 52,000 Choreographer; Choreography Director; Dance Choreographer; Musical Choreographer; Opera Choreographer; Teaching Choreographer
Occupation: Choreographers National Median Salary: $ 52,000 Theater-Related Jobs: Choreographer; Choreography Director; Dance Choreographer; Musical Choreographer; Opera Choreographer; Teaching Choreographer
Audio and Video Technicians $ 51,640 Theater Technician
Occupation: Audio and Video Technicians National Median Salary: $ 51,640 Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Technician
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $ 48,380 Home Theater Installer; Home Theater Specialist
Occupation: Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers National Median Salary: $ 48,380 Theater-Related Jobs: Home Theater Installer; Home Theater Specialist
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $ 47,390 Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Occupation: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance National Median Salary: $ 47,390 Theater-Related Jobs: Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Self-Enrichment Teachers $ 45,330 Theater Education Teacher; Theater Teacher
Occupation: Self-Enrichment Teachers National Median Salary: $ 45,330 Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Education Teacher; Theater Teacher
Prepress Technicians and Workers $ 45,070 Make-Up Arranger
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers National Median Salary: $ 45,070 Theater-Related Jobs: Make-Up Arranger
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $ 44,890 Radio Performer
Occupation: Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys National Median Salary: $ 44,890 Theater-Related Jobs: Radio Performer
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $ 37,660 Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand National Median Salary: $ 37,660 Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Barbers $ 36,150 Hairstylist
Occupation: Barbers National Median Salary: $ 36,150 Theater-Related Jobs: Hairstylist
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $ 34,970 Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hairstylist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Occupation: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists National Median Salary: $ 34,970 Theater-Related Jobs: Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hairstylist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $ 29,780 Drive-in Theater Attendant; Theater Attendant; Theater Usher
Occupation: Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers National Median Salary: $ 29,780 Theater-Related Jobs: Drive-in Theater Attendant; Theater Attendant; Theater Usher
Cashiers $ 29,720 Box Office Attendant
Occupation: Cashiers National Median Salary: $ 29,720 Theater-Related Jobs: Box Office Attendant
Actors $ 0 Actress; Background Actor; Character Performer; Comedian; Community Theater Actor; Costume Character; Motion Picture Actor; Movie Actor; Movie Stunt Performer; Scare Actor; Stunt Performer; Television Actor; Theater Team Member; Theatrical Performer; Theatrical Trouper; Thrill Performer; Tour Actor; Vaudeville Actor; Voice Actor
Occupation: Actors National Median Salary: $ 0 Theater-Related Jobs: Actress; Background Actor; Character Performer; Comedian; Community Theater Actor; Costume Character; Motion Picture Actor; Movie Actor; Movie Stunt Performer; Scare Actor; Stunt Performer; Television Actor; Theater Team Member; Theatrical Performer; Theatrical Trouper; Thrill Performer; Tour Actor; Vaudeville Actor; Voice Actor
Dancers $ 0 Dance Performer
Occupation: Dancers National Median Salary: $ 0 Theater-Related Jobs: Dance Performer
Musicians and Singers $ 0 Singing Telegram Performer; Vocal Performer
Occupation: Musicians and Singers National Median Salary: $ 0 Theater-Related Jobs: Singing Telegram Performer; Vocal Performer

33 Theater careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Theater-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Theater-Related Jobs

Archivists 5 Accessioning Archivist; Archivist; Digital Archivist; Digital Asset Archivist; Film Archivist; Image Archivist; Museum Archivist; Processing Archivist; Project Archivist; Reference Archivist; State Archivist; University Archivist
Occupation: Archivists Education/Preparation: 5 Theater-Related Jobs: Accessioning Archivist; Archivist; Digital Archivist; Digital Asset Archivist; Film Archivist; Image Archivist; Museum Archivist; Processing Archivist; Project Archivist; Reference Archivist; State Archivist; University Archivist
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Lighting Design Lecturer; Makeup Artistry Instructor; Theater Professor; Theater Teacher
Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Design Lecturer; Makeup Artistry Instructor; Theater Professor; Theater Teacher
Set and Exhibit Designers 5 Lighting Designer; Theater Set Production Designer
Occupation: Set and Exhibit Designers Education/Preparation: 5 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer; Theater Set Production Designer
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 4 Theatrical Agent
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Theatrical Agent
Talent Directors 4 Casting Director; Extras Casting Director
Occupation: Talent Directors Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Casting Director; Extras Casting Director
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 4 Theater Teacher
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Teacher
Producers and Directors 4 Casting Director; Production Stage Manager; Stage Manager; Theater Company Producer; Theater Director
Occupation: Producers and Directors Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Casting Director; Production Stage Manager; Stage Manager; Theater Company Producer; Theater Director
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 4 Screenplay Writer
Occupation: Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Screenplay Writer
Musicians and Singers 4 Singing Telegram Performer; Vocal Performer
Occupation: Musicians and Singers Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Singing Telegram Performer; Vocal Performer
Interior Designers 4 Lighting Designer
Occupation: Interior Designers Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer
General and Operations Managers 4 Movie Theater Manager; Theatre Manager
Occupation: General and Operations Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Movie Theater Manager; Theatre Manager
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4 Lighting Designer
Occupation: Commercial and Industrial Designers Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 4 Radio Performer
Occupation: Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Education/Preparation: 4 Theater-Related Jobs: Radio Performer
Lighting Technicians 3 Lighting Designer; Theater Technician
Occupation: Lighting Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Lighting Designer; Theater Technician
Self-Enrichment Teachers 3 Theater Education Teacher; Theater Teacher
Occupation: Self-Enrichment Teachers Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Education Teacher; Theater Teacher
Audio and Video Technicians 3 Theater Technician
Occupation: Audio and Video Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Technician
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers 3 Home Theater Installer; Home Theater Specialist
Occupation: Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Home Theater Installer; Home Theater Specialist
Prepress Technicians and Workers 3 Make-Up Arranger
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Make-Up Arranger
Barbers 3 Hairstylist
Occupation: Barbers Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Hairstylist
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 3 Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Occupation: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Sound Engineering Technicians 3 Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech); Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Occupation: Sound Engineering Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech); Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3 Costume Design Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Design Teacher
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 3 Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hairstylist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Occupation: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hairstylist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Fashion Designers 3 Costume Designer; Costumer; Dance Costume Designer; Fashion Designer
Occupation: Fashion Designers Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Designer; Costumer; Dance Costume Designer; Fashion Designer
Dancers 3 Dance Performer
Occupation: Dancers Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Dance Performer
Choreographers 3 Choreographer; Choreography Director; Dance Choreographer; Musical Choreographer; Opera Choreographer; Teaching Choreographer
Occupation: Choreographers Education/Preparation: 3 Theater-Related Jobs: Choreographer; Choreography Director; Dance Choreographer; Musical Choreographer; Opera Choreographer; Teaching Choreographer
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 2 Drive-in Theater Attendant; Theater Attendant; Theater Usher
Occupation: Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Education/Preparation: 2 Theater-Related Jobs: Drive-in Theater Attendant; Theater Attendant; Theater Usher
Actors 2 Actress; Background Actor; Character Performer; Comedian; Community Theater Actor; Costume Character; Motion Picture Actor; Movie Actor; Movie Stunt Performer; Scare Actor; Stunt Performer; Television Actor; Theater Team Member; Theatrical Performer; Theatrical Trouper; Thrill Performer; Tour Actor; Vaudeville Actor; Voice Actor
Occupation: Actors Education/Preparation: 2 Theater-Related Jobs: Actress; Background Actor; Character Performer; Comedian; Community Theater Actor; Costume Character; Motion Picture Actor; Movie Actor; Movie Stunt Performer; Scare Actor; Stunt Performer; Television Actor; Theater Team Member; Theatrical Performer; Theatrical Trouper; Thrill Performer; Tour Actor; Vaudeville Actor; Voice Actor
Athletes and Sports Competitors 2 Rodeo Performer
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Riggers 2 Theatrical Rigger
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Occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Education/Preparation: 2 Theater-Related Jobs: Theater Technician (Theater Tech)
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Occupation: Cashiers Education/Preparation: 2 Theater-Related Jobs: Box Office Attendant
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Occupation: Costume Attendants Education/Preparation: 2 Theater-Related Jobs: Costume Attendant; Costume Cutter; Costume Draper; Costume Dresser; Costume Mistress; Costume Seamstress; Costume Shop Coordinator; Costume Specialist; Costume Technician; Costumer; Costumer Assistant; Theatrical Wardrobe Attendant; Theatrical Wardrobe Dresser

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Audio and Video Technicians

Description: Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
73,900
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
93,300
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
19,400 (26.2%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
10,200
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Importance: 57 (%) Description: Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Importance: 57 (%) Description: Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Importance: 55 (%) Description: Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Importance: 50 (%) Description: Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Importance: 49 (%) Description: Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Importance: 49 (%) Description: Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Importance: 47 (%) Description: Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Importance: 46 (%) Description: Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Importance: 44 (%) Description: Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Importance: 44 (%) Description: Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment: Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public: Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Performing General Physical Activities: Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
Compile technical information or documentation.
Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.
Coordinate activities of production personnel.
Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
Edit audio or video recordings.
Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Maintain logs of production activities.
Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment.
Maintain records, documents, or other files.
Mix sound inputs.
Monitor broadcasting operations to ensure proper functioning.
Notify others of equipment problems.
Operate audio recording equipment.
Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
Provide technical information or assistance to public.
Set up still or video cameras or related equipment.
Study details of musical compositions.
Train others on work processes.
Write informational material.
Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Communications and Media: Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Telecommunications: Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Fine Arts: Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Alter audio or video recordings.
Activity: Communicate with others about specifications or project details.
Activity: Compile records, documentation, or other data.
Activity: Create decorative objects or parts of objects.
Activity: Create visual designs or displays.
Activity: Determine operational methods or procedures.
Activity: Direct organizational operations, activities, or procedures.
Activity: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Activity: Maintain electronic, computer, or other technical equipment.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Monitor equipment operation.
Activity: Notify others of emergencies or problems.
Activity: Operate audiovisual or related equipment.
Activity: Operate communications equipment or systems.
Activity: Prepare informational or instructional materials.
Activity: Process digital or online data.
Activity: Provide information or assistance to the public.
Activity: Replenish inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Activity: Set up equipment.
Activity: Study details of artistic productions.
Activity: Train others on operational or work procedures.
Activity: Write material for artistic or commercial purposes.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Project management software:
Microsoft Teams
Video conferencing software:
Zoom
Emerging Tech Skills
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Desktop publishing software:
Adobe InDesign
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Graphics or photo imaging software:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Operating system software:
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Video conferencing software:
Cisco Webex
Video creation and editing software:
Adobe After Effects
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Data base user interface and query software:
Blackboard software
Internet browser software:
Web browser software
Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software:
Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software
Operating system software:
Cisco IOS
Video creation and editing software:
Apple Final Cut Pro
Apple iMovie
Corel Ulead DVD Workshop
YouTube
Web page creation and editing software:
Adobe Dreamweaver
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 42.7 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 25.1 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Frequency of Attainment: 19.9 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Frequency of Attainment: 11.2 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Frequency of Attainment: 1.2 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 36.5 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 19.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 13.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 12.2 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 10.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Frequency of Attainment: 3.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 0.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
Audio Publishers Association (APA) External Link


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