SOC 39-3021 · May 2025 · United States
Motion Picture Projectionists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Motion Picture Projectionists across the United States is $38,270 per year, measured over 1,480 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $82,260.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Motion Picture Projectionists
Pay for this occupation varies by 261.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $82,260 and Tennessee pays $22,750.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $82,260 | 270 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $78,990 | — | |
| 3 | California | $74,840 | 190 | |
| 4 | Washington | $39,070 | 60 | |
| 5 | Michigan | $37,590 | — | |
| 6 | Ohio | $36,870 | 50 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $32,890 | — | |
| 8 | Texas | $31,160 | 40 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $29,850 | 40 | |
| 10 | Missouri | $29,140 | — |
States with the most Motion Picture Projectionists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 270 | $82,260 | |
| 2 | California | 190 | $74,840 | |
| 3 | Iowa | 100 | $23,210 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | 90 | $22,750 | |
| 5 | Washington | 60 | $39,070 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 50 | $36,870 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 40 | $29,850 | |
| 8 | Texas | 40 | $31,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $92,180 | 100 |
| 2 | Chicago | $85,460 | — |
| 3 | New York | $82,270 | 230 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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