Commercial and Artistic Production Technologies
Onet-SOC Code	Occupational Title	Interest Code	Occupational Description	Ap?	Educational Attainment Cluster	Minimum Education and Training Suggested	L/C/R	Where Found?	Average Entry Wage	Average Experienced Wage	In Demand?	NC Employment 2004	Estimated Employment 2014	Annual Growth Rate	Annual Growth Openings	Annual Replacement Openings	Total Annual Openings
25-4011.00	Archivists	IC	Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.		C	Master's degree		Colleges; museums; government	$26,684	$41,174		70	80	1.34	0	0	0
27-1011.00	Art Directors	AE	Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches, and direct workers engaged in art work, layout design, and copy writing for visual communications media such as magazines, books, newspapers, and packaging.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree or higher plus work experience		Advertising and public relations services; printing, publishing and communications companies	$35,045	$74,474		1,220	1,370	1.17	20	30	50
27-4011.00	Audio and Video Equipment Technicians	CS	Set up and/or operate audio and video equipment, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate lighting systems.	Y	HS/SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Motion picture production companies; radio and TV broadcasters	$21,715	$35,475		1,250	1,560	2.24	30	30	60
27-4012.00	Broadcast Technicians	RA	Set up, operate, and maintain electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment during radio and television broadcasts. Operate radio transmitter to broadcast radio and television programs.	Y	HS/SC/C	Associate degree		Radio and TV broadcasters	$16,536	$37,334		850	980	1.43	10	20	30
27-4031.00	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture	AR	Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.	Y	SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Film, television and motion picture production companies	$18,942	$38,262		350	400	1.34	10	10	20
27-1021.00	Commercial and Industrial Designers	ARE	Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create functional and appealing product designs.	Y	SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Manufacturers	$29,948	$65,862		1,090	1,190	0.88	10	20	30
27-1012.00	Craft Artists	*	Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.	Y	SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Arts and entertainment services; self-employed	$15,066	$22,831		140	140	0.00	0	0	0
25-4012.00	Curators	AIE/AIC/ AIS	Administer affairs of museum and conduct research programs. Direct instructional, research, and public service activities of institution.		C	Master's degree		Colleges; museums; government	$27,122	$46,896		400	460	1.41	10	10	20
27-1029.99	Designers, All Other	*	All designers not listed separately.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree			$22,791	$52,241		200	220	0.96	0	0	0
43-9031.00	Desktop Publishers	RA	Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.	Y	HS/SC/C	Postsecondary vocational		Printing and publishing companies; variety of businesses	$21,689	$38,334		440	600	3.15	20	10	30
51-9194.00	Etchers and Engravers	R/RA/RC	Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials for identification or decorative purposes. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Manufacturing	$18,486	$27,912		320	330	0.31	0	10	10
27-1022.00	Fashion Designers	AER	Design clothing and accessories. Create original garments or design garments that follow well established fashion trends. May develop the line of color and kinds of materials.	Y	SC/C	Associate degree		Clothing design services; arts and entertainment services	$24,932	$73,454		110	110	0.00	0	0	0
27-4032.00	Film and Video Editors	AE	Edit motion picture soundtracks, film, and video.	Y	SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Motion picture production companies; radio and TV broadcasters; training and consulting companies; video production companies	$22,246	$46,766		440	560	2.44	10	10	20
27-1023.00	Floral Designers	ARE	Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.	Y	SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Florists, food and other retail stores; wholesale companies selling to grocery and home furnishings; self-employed	$14,445	$25,617		2,680	2,770	0.33	10	40	50
27-1024.00	Graphic Designers	AER	Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.	Y	SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Printing, publishing, media and communications companies; advertising and public relations firms; business services; self-employed	$23,526	$43,695		4,950	5,690	1.40	70	70	140
27-1025.00	Interior Designers	AER	Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.	Y	SC/C	Associate degree		Design consulting businesses; architectural, residential and business design services; building material and supplies dealers; furniture stores; self-employed	$23,239	$44,736		1,440	1,730	1.85	30	20	50
51-9071.00	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	REC/RC/R	Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.	Y	HS/SC/C	Postsecondary vocational		Jewelry stores; self-employed	$18,261	$35,144		430	550	2.49	10	10	20
51-5021.00	Job Printers	RC	Set type according to copy; operate press to print job order; and read proof for errors and clarity of impression, and correct imperfections.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Printing and publishing companies; duplication services	$19,744	$33,910		1,150	1,250	0.84	10	30	40
39-5091.00	Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance	AR	Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.		HS/SC	Postsecondary vocational		Theaters; amusement and recreation services	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
27-4099.99	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	*	All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.		HS/SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training			$22,609	$54,058		220	250	1.29	0	10	10
27-3099.99	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	*	All media and communication workers not listed separately.		SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training			$21,447	$47,153		870	1,010	1.50	10	10	20
27-1026.00	Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	ARE	Plan and erect commercial displays in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.	Y	SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Department and retail stores; trade show services	$15,126	$28,655	Y	2,060	2,530	2.08	50	30	80
39-3021.00	Motion Picture Projectionists	RC	Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.		HS/SC	Short-term on-the-job training		Movie theaters; amusement and recreation services	$12,399	$17,699		300	280	-0.69	0	20	20
27-1014.00	Multi-Media Artists and Animators	*	Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Business services; computer and other technology companies; advertising agencies; self-employed; printing and motion picture companies	$30,756	$54,882		920	1,030	1.14	10	20	30
25-4013.00	Museum Technicians and Conservators	ARI	Prepare specimens, such as fossils, skeletal parts, lace, and textiles, for museum collection and exhibits. May restore documents or install, arrange, and exhibit materials.		C	Master's degree		Colleges; museums; government	$25,357	$38,509		260	300	1.44	10	10	20
49-9063.00	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	RA	Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Musical instrument shops; self-employed	$13,252	$36,671		160	190	1.73	0	10	10
51-9123.00	Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	R	Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, cakes, toys, books, or leather.	Y	HS	Short-term on-the-job training		Manufacturing	$17,120	$26,181		1,050	1,120	0.65	10	30	40
27-4021.00	Photographers	ARE/ARI	Photograph people, subjects, merchandise, or other commercial products. May develop negatives and produce finished prints.	Y	HS/SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Printing and publishing companies, including newspapers, magazines and books; broadcasting companies; self-employed	$16,635	$48,183		4,290	5,240	2.02	100	90	190
51-9131.00	Photographic Process Workers	AR/RC/ RA/R	Perform precision work involved in photographic processing, such as editing photographic negatives and prints, using photo-mechanical, chemical, or computerized methods.	Y	HS/SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Photographic processing labs	$13,045	$23,519		1,150	1,000	-1.39	0	30	30
51-9132.00	Photographic Processing Machine Operators	RC	Operate photographic processing machines, such as photographic printing machines, film developing machines, and mounting presses.	Y	HS/SC/C	Short-term on-the-job training		Photographic processing labs; drug and general merchandise stores	$13,855	$20,569		1,430	990	-3.61	0	40	40
51-5022.00	Prepress Technicians and Workers	RC/RA	Set up and prepare material for printing presses.	Y	HS/SC	Postsecondary vocational		Printing and publishing companies; duplication services	$21,988	$36,597		2,170	2,100	-0.33	0	50	50
51-5023.00	Printing Machine Operators	RC/R	Set up or operate various types of printing machines, such as offset, letterset, intaglio, or gravure presses or screen printers to produce print on paper or other materials.	Y	HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Printing and publishing companies; paper and paperboard container products companies; textiles and apparel manufacturers; duplication services	$19,859	$36,217		6,220	6,960	1.13	70	140	210
27-3011.00	Radio and Television Announcers	ASE	Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, give station identification, or announce song titles and artists.		HS/SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Radio and TV broadcasters	$13,049	$35,799		1,280	1,340	0.46	10	30	40
27-4013.00	Radio Operators	RC	Receive and transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.	Y	HS/SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Communications services; transportation operations; government; military	$26,515	$35,058		*	*	*	*	*	*
27-1027.00	Set and Exhibit Designers	AR/ARE	Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Film, television and motion picture production companies; museums; theater companies	$19,634	$32,592		280	280	0.00	0	0	0
27-4014.00	Sound Engineering Technicians	RAI	Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.	Y	HS/SC/C	Postsecondary vocational		Film, television and motion picture production companies; broadcasters; recording services	$21,677	$42,564		150	190	2.39	10	0	10