SOC 39-3021 · Personal Care and Service Occupations
Motion Picture Projectionists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$38,270
- 10th percentile
- $23,390
- 25th percentile
- $30,040
- Median
- $38,270
- 75th percentile
- $77,730
- 90th percentile
- $88,310
- Mean
- $51,480
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 1,480.
That median is 24.9% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 100 | $35,740 | $92,180 | $134,210 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Not available | $59,670 | $85,460 | $87,730 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 230 | $44,680 | $82,270 | $104,690 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 230 | $44,680 | $82,270 | $104,690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 100 | $35,740 | $92,180 | $134,210 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 270 | $36,200 | $82,260 | $99,400 |
| Illinois | Not available | $67,990 | $78,990 | $87,730 |
| California | 190 | $34,470 | $74,840 | $134,010 |
| Washington | 60 | $34,670 | $39,070 | $59,630 |
| Michigan | Not available | $25,960 | $37,590 | $56,410 |
| Ohio | 50 | $23,460 | $36,870 | $46,620 |
| Arizona | Not available | $30,580 | $32,890 | $53,580 |
| Texas | 40 | $26,470 | $31,160 | $37,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $23,580 | $29,850 | $34,550 |
| Missouri | Not available | $28,600 | $29,140 | $40,610 |
| Iowa | 100 | $21,250 | $23,210 | $41,600 |
| Tennessee | 90 | $18,540 | $22,750 | $39,890 |
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Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Motion Picture Projectionists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Motion Picture Projectionists is $38,270. Employment is 1,480.
How does Motion Picture Projectionists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Motion Picture Projectionists is 24.9% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Motion Picture Projectionists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is highest on this page's list at $92,180.