Salary for Motion Picture Projectionists
Also known as: Chief Projectionist, Film Projector Operator, Motion Picture Operator, Motion Picture Projectionist, Movie Projectionist, Projector Booth Operator, Stereoptician
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Motion picture projectionists are charged with the responsibility of operating and setting up motion picture projection equipment as well as other sound projection equipment. They are detail-oriented individuals who are able to successfully thread film into magazine reels, ensure sound quality and image clarity, splice film reels and perform regular equipment maintenance. Additionally, they must be able to remove film reels after a showing and properly package the equipment for shipment. They must have an extensive working knowledge of projection equipment such as bulbs, lenses and electrical connectors in order to perform this job successfully. A high school diploma is required for employment in this field.A Motion Picture Projectionist will normally receive an average salary on a scale from $19,620 to $60,880 based on the level of education. will normally get an average pay level of thirty-four thousand three hundred and eigthy dollars every year.
can get the best pay in New York, where they get an average salary rate of close to about $50,300. People with this job title are paid most highly in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, where they can get pay levels, on average, of $42,170.
The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 72.27 percent nationwide in that time.
Motion Picture Projectionists tend to make the most in the following industries:
In general, they earn less within the industries below:
