39 Series · SOC 39-3021
Motion Picture Projectionists
National salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Median Salary
$38,180
per year
Median Hourly
$18.35/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$50,290
average
Employment
1,950
jobs nationwide
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$24,160
25th Percentile
$29,250
Median
$38,180
75th Percentile
$75,380
90th Percentile
$82,040
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $87,870 | +130% above national |
| 2 | New York | $76,970 | +102% above national |
| 3 | Illinois | $75,380 | +97% above national |
| 4 | Washington | $36,780 | 4% below national |
| 5 | Idaho | $34,790 | 9% below national |
| 6 | Ohio | $32,970 | 14% below national |
| 7 | Tennessee | $32,570 | 15% below national |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $31,760 | 17% below national |
| 9 | Texas | $29,770 | 22% below national |
| 10 | North Dakota | $29,550 | 23% below national |
| 11 | Iowa | $28,640 | 25% below national |
| 12 | Missouri | $28,340 | 26% below national |
| 13 | Michigan | $28,130 | 26% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $119,090 | +212% above national |
| 2 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $81,490 | +113% above national |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,860 | +109% above national |