Pay varies with the experience and responsibility of the worker. It also varies with the location and type of theater or employer. Projectionists who work for major movie production companies earn more than projectionists who work in movie theaters.
Very few movie theater workers earn health and vacation benefits. Movie projectionists who work full time for film production companies may receive health, vacation, and retirement benefits. They may belong to unions and have other tasks such as film editing.
Motion picture projectionists (SOC 39-3021)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Cook County | Hourly | $13.22 | $13.22 | $26.02 |
| Yearly | $27,487 | $27,487 | $54,120 | |
| United States | Hourly | $13.00 | $16.90 | $22.24 |
| Yearly | $27,040 | $35,160 | $46,260 | |