Motion Picture Projectionists salary in the United States
$23,390
10th
$30,040
25th
$38,270
Median
$77,730
75th
$88,310
90th
National median
$38,270
2025 OEWS
Mean
$51,480
Hourly median
$18.40
Employment
1,480
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,180 | 100 |
| Chicago, IL | $85,460 | — |
| New York, NY | $82,270 | 230 |
| NY | $82,260 | 270 |
| IL | $78,990 | — |
| CA | $74,840 | 190 |
| WA | $39,070 | 60 |
| MI | $37,590 | — |
| OH | $36,870 | 50 |
| AZ | $32,890 | — |
| TX | $31,160 | 40 |
| PA | $29,850 | 40 |
| MO | $29,140 | — |
| IA | $23,210 | 100 |
| TN | $22,750 | 90 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.