Software Publishers vs Motion Picture and Video Production

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

MetricSoftware PublishersMotion Picture
Average Revenue$31.2M$2.0M
Profit Margin18.0%18.0%
Est. Owner Income$5.6M$356K
Revenue / Employee$517K$265K
Labor Cost %40.0%40.0%
Total Businesses12,74116,737
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$250K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth5.0%5.0%
Avg Employee WageN/A$115K