How much does a motion picture projectionist make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for motion picture projectionists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $44.32 an hour or $7,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.32
- Vs. national median
- +141%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 3
- Jobs in the area
- 100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $66,440 | $31.94 | |
| Median | $92,180 | $44.32 | |
| 75th | $123,700 | $59.47 | |
| 90th | $134,200 | $64.52 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for motion picture projectionists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a motion picture projectionist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $44.32 ($92,180 a year).
Do motion picture projectionists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $92,180 against $38,270 nationally, 141% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $74,840, so Los Angeles pays 23% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for motion picture projectionist pay?
1 of 3 metro areas with data.
How much does a motion picture projectionist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,200 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.