Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) vs Motion Picture and Video Production

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricMotion PictureMotion Picture
Average Revenue$1.8M$2.0M
Profit Margin18.0%18.0%
Est. Owner Income$328K$356K
Revenue / Employee$54K$265K
Labor Cost %40.0%40.0%
Total Businesses1,74616,737
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$250K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth5.0%5.0%
Avg Employee Wage$20K$115K