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Motion Picture Projectionists in Washington

Want to work as a Motion Picture Projectionists in Washington? Here’s what the data says. Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

$36,780 Median Annual Wage (Washington)

$25,099 National Median Annual Wage

80 Washington Employment

Some Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Motion Picture Projectionists Make in Washington?

For a motion picture projectionists working in Washington, wages run about $36,780 per year (or roughly $17.68/hour).Earnings range from $33,860 at the 10th percentile to $56,260 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$33,860	$16.28
25th percentile	$33,860	$16.28
Median (50th)	$36,780	$17.68
75th percentile	$49,710	$23.90
90th percentile	$56,260	$27.05

Salary ranges for Motion Picture Projectionists in Washington

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Washington compared to the national average — is 1.78, meaning that motion picture projectionists are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, motion picture projectionists earn a median of $25,099 per year ($12.07/hour), above the Washington median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 486,297 motion picture projectionists nationwide. In Washington alone, approximately 80 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 90 motion picture projectionists.

Forecasted number of jobs for Motion Picture Projectionists

Top States for Motion Picture Projectionists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most motion picture projectionists work.

State	Number Employed
New York	420
California	190
Missouri	120
Tennessee	110
Ohio	100
Texas	90
Washington	80
North Dakota	40
Wisconsin	30
Idaho	30
Iowa	30

Highest-Paying States for Motion Picture Projectionists

Where motion picture projectionists earn the most: motion picture projectionists.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$87,870
New York	$76,970
Illinois	$75,380
Washington	$36,780
Idaho	$34,790
Ohio	$32,970
Tennessee	$32,570
Wisconsin	$31,760
Texas	$29,770
North Dakota	$29,550

Skills

Key motion picture projectionists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Operations Monitoring 3.1 / 5

Operation and Control 3.0 / 5

Speaking 3.0 / 5

Reading Comprehension 3.0 / 5

Active Listening 3.0 / 5

Monitoring 2.9 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Computers and Electronics 4.1 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 3.3 / 5

Mechanical 3.2 / 5

English Language 3.2 / 5

Administration and Management 2.8 / 5

Communications and Media 2.7 / 5

Abilities

Top abilities for motion picture projectionists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Far Vision 4.0 / 5

Near Vision 3.9 / 5

Oral Expression 3.1 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 3.1 / 5

Control Precision 3.1 / 5

Oral Comprehension 3.1 / 5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, motion picture projectionists typically:

Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.
Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.
Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.
Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.
Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.
Clean the projection booth.
Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.

Work Activities

Working with Computers
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Handling and Moving Objects
Training and Teaching Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Apple macOS

Careers similar to motion picture projectionists include:

Also Known As

Booth Operator, Booth Usher, Cinema Operator, Cinema Projectionist, Cinematographer, Digital Projectionist, Equipment Operator, Film Projector Operator, Film Specialist, Machine Operator, Motion Picture Operator, Motion Picture Projectionist, Movie Machine Operator, Movie Operator, Movie Projectionist.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 39-3021.00

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