Motion Picture Projectionist

Code: 39-3021.00

Also known as: Booth Operator, Cinema Projectionist, Digital Projectionist, Film Specialist, Motion Picture Projectionist, Movie Projectionist, Projection Technician, Projectionist, Projector Booth Operator, Technical Projection Guide

Description: Motion Picture Projectionists manage and operate equipment used in sound reproduction and motion picture projection. There are no formal educational requirements for this degree. About half of all Projectionists have at least a high school diploma.

Motion Picture Projectionist

Typical wages


10% $19,620
25% $23,120
Median $27,490
75% $40,950
90% $60,880
10% $9.43
25% $11.12
Median $13.22
75% $19.69
90% $29.27

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
4,700
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
4,100
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 900