Also called: Stunt Driver
Drives cars for chase scenes, crashes, drifts, and near misses on camera.
A stunt driver might slide a car sideways into a parking spot within an inch of a camera, or drive a car rigged to flip at 40 mph. Many come from racing or drifting.
SAG-AFTRA stunt performers earn roughly $1,200+ per day plus 'adjustments' for dangerous gags, but most work only some days a year. Typical full-time-equivalent figures are estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Racing or performance-driving background plus stunt experience.
Ways in: Self-taught, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Automotive Technology (trade school).
Growing about average. Car commercials and action films keep demand steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Robotic cars handle some crash shots, but precision driving and near misses with real actors stay human.
Classes: Driver's education, Auto shop, Physics, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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