Motion Picture Projectionists Salary

Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Motion Picture Projectionists positions across the United States.

Median Annual Salary

$38,180

National average

Salary Range

$24,160 – $82,040

10th–90th percentile

Data Year

2024

Source: BLS

Motion Picture Projectionists Salary by City

LocationMedian SalaryMinMax
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$119,090$34,360$158,980
California$87,870$34,360$131,000
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$81,490$54,650$83,800
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$79,860$42,730$82,050
New York$76,970$35,120$82,050
Illinois$75,380$54,650$81,510
Washington$36,780$33,860$56,260
Idaho$34,790$31,940$40,360
Ohio$32,970$23,140$44,410
Tennessee$32,570$17,570$38,180
Wisconsin$31,760$20,980$44,340
Texas$29,770$26,260$41,330
North Dakota$29,550$27,940$36,750
Iowa$28,640$16,480$33,410
Missouri$28,340$25,580$42,180
Michigan$28,130$22,430$38,650

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Motion Picture Projectionists make?

The median annual salary for a Motion Picture Projectionists is $38,180, with a typical range of $24,160 – $82,040 depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the starting salary for a Motion Picture Projectionists?

Entry-level Motion Picture Projectionists positions typically start around $24,160 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.

Where do Motion Picture Projectionistss earn the most?

Motion Picture Projectionistss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.