Motion Picture Projectionists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $79,860 +109.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.39
10th percentile $42,730
90th percentile $82,050
Employed locally 350
National median $38,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,730
    25th
    $65,630
    50th (median)
    $79,860
    75th
    $82,040
    90th
    $82,050

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Motion Picture Projectionists salary vs area income 82% Median Motion Picture Projectionists salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Motion Picture Projectionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $119,090
    California $87,870
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $81,490
    New York $76,970
    Illinois $75,380
    Washington $36,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,540
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,390
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,220
    Recreation Workers $37,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motion Picture Projectionists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Motion Picture Projectionists in New York, NY-NJ is $38.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.33 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Motion Picture Projectionists salaries?

    The median Motion Picture Projectionists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 109.2% above the national median of $38,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Motion Picture Projectionists in New York?

    Entry-level Motion Picture Projectionists (10th percentile) earn around $42,730 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,630.