Motion Picture Projectionists
Occupation
$38,180
National Median Salary
$18.35
Median Hourly Wage
1,950
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+83.3%
10 Year Change
$20,830
2014 Median
$38,180
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Motion Picture Projectionists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $54,650 | 140 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $53,160 | 90 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $52,310 | 40 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $51,770 | 30 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $49,440 | 170 |
Top Paying States for Motion Picture Projectionists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $87,870 | 190 |
| New York | $76,970 | 420 |
| Illinois | $75,380 | — |
| Washington | $36,780 | 80 |
| Idaho | $34,790 | 30 |
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Performing Arts Companies
Motion Picture and Video Industries
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
Motion Picture and Video Exhibition