Sound Recording Studios vs Motion Picture and Video Production

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

MetricSound RecordingMotion Picture
Average Revenue$526K$2.0M
Profit Margin18.0%18.0%
Est. Owner Income$95K$356K
Revenue / Employee$195K$265K
Labor Cost %40.0%40.0%
Total Businesses2,13316,737
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$72K$115K