How much does a motion picture projectionist make in Chicago?
$85,460a year
Median yearly pay for motion picture projectionists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $41.09 an hour or $7,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.09
- Vs. national median
- +123%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 3
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,670Median: $85,460Highest 10%: $87,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,670 | $28.69 | |
| 25th | $78,990 | $37.98 | |
| Median | $85,460 | $41.09 | |
| 75th | $85,480 | $41.10 | |
| 90th | $87,730 | $42.18 |
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Median yearly pay for motion picture projectionists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a motion picture projectionist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $41.09 ($85,460 a year).
Do motion picture projectionists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $85,460 against $38,270 nationally, 123% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $78,990, so Chicago pays 8% more.
Where does Chicago rank for motion picture projectionist pay?
2 of 3 metro areas with data.
How much does a motion picture projectionist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,730 or more.
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.