How much does a motion picture projectionist make in New York?
$82,270a year
Median yearly pay for motion picture projectionists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $39.55 an hour or $6,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.55
- Vs. national median
- +115%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 3
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,680Median: $82,270Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 25th | $82,260 | $39.55 | |
| Median | $82,270 | $39.55 | |
| 75th | $88,310 | $42.46 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.33 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for motion picture projectionists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a motion picture projectionist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $39.55 ($82,270 a year).
Do motion picture projectionists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $82,270 against $38,270 nationally, 115% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $82,260, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for motion picture projectionist pay?
3 of 3 metro areas with data.
How much does a motion picture projectionist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,700 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.