The average salary for a motion picture projectionist in the United States is $43,800, but the range typically falls between $27,040 and $46,260. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.06, with a range between $13 and $22.24.
There are approximately 2,610 people employed as a motion picture projectionist in the United States. With Ohio, Michigan, New York employing the highest number of motion picture projectionists.The state with the best pay for a motion picture projectionist is California, with an average annual salary of $96,590, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $22,550.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $22,840 | $10.98 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,040 | $13 |
| Median | $35,160 | $16.9 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,260 | $22.24 |
| 90th Percentile | $81,490 | $39.18 |
The salary of a motion picture projectionist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a motion picture projectionist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for motion picture projectionists are California, New York, Virginia, Florida, Ohio while the worst states are Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $47,410 | $96,590 | $127,850 |
| Florida | $36,060 | $47,320 | $74,050 |
| Indiana | $23,810 | $26,450 | $29,390 |
| Iowa | $16,080 | $25,200 | $33,880 |
| Kansas | $20,680 | $23,800 | $31,060 |
| Kentucky | $21,240 | $22,550 | $24,200 |
| Michigan | $21,740 | $26,550 | $34,460 |
| Missouri | $25,120 | $33,820 | $43,470 |
| New York | $37,440 | $56,780 | $76,960 |
| Ohio | $23,140 | $34,440 | $43,740 |
| Oregon | $33,530 | $37,320 | $36,750 |
| Tennessee | $31,560 | $33,250 | $37,170 |
| Texas | $28,950 | $32,610 | $36,610 |
| Virginia | $32,190 | $43,000 | $55,450 |
| Washington | $32,740 | $40,440 | $56,740 |
| Wisconsin | $20,800 | $31,150 | $43,160 |
Even between cities, the salary of a motion picture projectionist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for motion picture projectionists is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $104,350.
Areas with highest average salaries for motion picture projectionists
The number of motion picture projectionists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of motion picture projectionists has increased by 340. On average, the number of motion picture projectionists has been increasing by 3.7% each year. The salary of motion picture projectionists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of motion picture projectionists has increased by $9,420. On average, the salary of motion picture projectionists has been increasing by 6.8% each year.
Motion Picture Projectionists are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for motion picture projectionists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.
$68,590 per year
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