How much does a motion picture projectionist make in New York?
$82,260a year
Median yearly pay for motion picture projectionists in New York. That is $39.55 an hour or $6,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.55
- Vs. national median
- +115%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 12
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,200Median: $82,260Highest 10%: $99,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $68,920 | $33.13 | |
| Median | $82,260 | $39.55 | |
| 75th | $88,310 | $42.46 | |
| 90th | $99,400 | $47.79 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $82,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motion picture projectionists.
| 1. New York | $82,260 |
| 2. Illinois | $78,990 |
| 3. California | $74,840 |
| 4. Washington | $39,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motion picture projectionist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $39.55 ($82,260 a year).
Do motion picture projectionists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $82,260 against $38,270 nationally, 115% more.
Where does New York rank for motion picture projectionist pay?
New York ranks 1 of 12 states.
Which city in New York pays motion picture projectionists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $82,270 a year.
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.