How much does a motion picture projectionist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.40 an hour or $3,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.40
- Average (mean)
- $51,480
- Jobs
- 1,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,390 | $11.25 | |
| 25th | $30,040 | $14.44 | |
| Median | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 75th | $77,730 | $37.37 | |
| 90th | $88,310 | $42.46 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $82,260 |
| Illinois | $78,990 |
| California | $74,840 |
| Washington | $39,070 |
| Michigan | $37,590 |
| Ohio | $36,870 |
| Arizona | $32,890 |
| Texas | $31,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,850 |
| Missouri | $29,140 |
| Iowa | $23,210 |
| Tennessee | $22,750 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,180 |
| Chicago, IL | $85,460 |
| New York, NY | $82,270 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a motion picture projectionist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.40 ($38,270 a year).
How much does a motion picture projectionist make a month?
About $3,189 a month before tax, based on a median of $38,270 a year.
How much does a motion picture projectionist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,390 or less a year ($11.25 an hour); the top 10% make $88,310 or more.
Which state pays motion picture projectionists the most?
New York, with a median of $82,260 a year, followed by Illinois ($78,990) and California ($74,840).
Which city pays motion picture projectionists the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $92,180 a year.
How many motion picture projectionists are there in the United States?
About 1,480 people work as motion picture projectionists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.