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Area Code:3900002
Area Title:North Northeastern Ohio non-metropolitan area (non-contiguous)
OEWS/SOC Code:27-2012
OEWS/SOC Title:Producers and Directors
GeoLevel: 1

What is the Geographic Level (GeoLevel)?

  • If the data used to calculate the wage estimate came from the actual MSA or BOS area the GeoLevel code will equal "1".
  • If there were no releasable estimates for the desired area then the wages area for the area indicated plus its contiguous areas. This is signified by a GeoLevel "2".
  • If there was no releasable estimates for the area, or for the area plus contiguous areas the wage is calculated from statewide data, indicated by a GeoLevel equaling "3".
  • Finally, if there is no releasable estimate for the state, the national average is used. This is indicated by GeoLevel "4".

Level 1 Wage:$16.26 hour - $33,821 year
Level 2 Wage:$22.64 hour - $47,091 year
Level 3 Wage:$29.01 hour - $60,341 year
Level 4 Wage:$35.39 hour - $73,611 year

Mean Wage (H-2B):$29.03 hour - $60,382 year



This wage applies to the following O*NET occupations:

27-2012.00 Producers and Directors
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
27-2012.03 Media Programming Directors
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
27-2012.04 Talent Directors
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
27-2012.05 Media Technical Directors/Managers
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
For information on determining the proper occupation and wage level see the new Prevailing Wage Guidance on the Skill Level page.

The offered wage must be at, or above the federal or state or local minimum wage, whichever is higher. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr effective July 24, 2009.


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