What is the typical salary range for a Motion Picture Projectionist?

Pay typically falls between $31,000 and $80,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

Motion Picture Projectionist Salary: $53,500 Average

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Average base salary

$53,500 / year

≈ $4,450 per month · $25.72 per hour

Location

25th percentile
$31,000Average
$53,50075th percentile
$80,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Motion Picture Projectionist is a professional role in the Personal Care and Service job family, focused on Motion Picture Projectionist work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Motion Picture Projectionist pays 11% above the average across 32 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $48,000).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Motion Picture Projectionist make?

The average base salary for a Motion Picture Projectionist in the United States is $53,500 per year, or about $25.72 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $31,000 and $80,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?

The Personal Care and Service job family averages $48,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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