SOC 39-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motion Picture Projectionists — Arizona
Arizona
In Arizona the median wage is $32,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arizona the median wage is $32,890. That is 14.1% lower than the national median of $38,270. Pay ranges from under $30,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $53,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,090 to $43,200.
Arizona ranks number 7th out of 12 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 706th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | −20.1% |
| 25th | $32,090 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $32,890 | −14.1% |
| 75th | $43,200 | +12.9% |
| 90th | $53,580 | +40.0% |
| Mean | $38,320 | +0.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $32,890 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$32,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,661US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,890 a year, 14.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,580 to $53,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 7th of 12 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motion Picture Projectionists in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $32,890, or $15.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,270, so pay in Arizona is 14.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $53,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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