The average salary for a projectionist in the United States is around $34,258 per year.
Avg Salary
Projectionists earn an average yearly salary of $34,258.
Wages typically start from $22,254 and go up to $52,736.
45% below national average Updated in 2023
Projectionist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level projectionist earnings begin at:
$25.35 per hour
$52,736 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level projectionist earnings begin at:
$20.67 per hour
$42,989 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level projectionist earnings begin at:
$16.47 per hour
$34,258 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level projectionist earnings begin at:
$13.12 per hour
$27,299 per year
10th percentile
Starting level projectionist earnings begin at:
$10.70 per hour
$22,254 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Projectionist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $55,760 |
| Hawaii | $37,580 |
| Washington | $37,430 |
| New York | $37,180 |
| Arizona | $36,940 |
| Florida | $35,980 |
| Illinois | $30,740 |
| Tennessee | $29,220 |
| Michigan | $29,110 |
| Massachusetts | $28,590 |
| Maine | $26,930 |
| Missouri | $26,010 |
| Colorado | $25,790 |
| Montana | $25,160 |
| Oregon | $24,910 |
| Maryland | $24,820 |
| Virginia | $24,430 |
| Georgia | $24,190 |
| New Jersey | $24,150 |
| Mississippi | $24,050 |
| Ohio | $23,570 |
| Texas | $23,220 |
| Idaho | $23,000 |
| Wisconsin | $22,910 |
| Connecticut | $22,550 |
| Nebraska | $22,340 |
| Kentucky | $21,530 |
| Utah | $21,150 |
| Kansas | $20,050 |
| North Carolina | $19,850 |
| Louisiana | $19,820 |
| Arkansas | $19,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $19,410 |
| Alabama | $18,960 |
| Oklahoma | $18,830 |
| Iowa | $18,800 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,690 |
How do projectionist salaries compare to similar careers?
Projectionists earn 12% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than architects but more than announcers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Architect salary | $48K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Costume attendant salary | $47K |
| Videographer salary | $50K |
| Television writer salary | $36K |
| Projectionist salary | $34K |
| Multimedia animator salary | $33K |
| Graphic designer salary | $33K |
| Glass blower salary | $34K |
| Announcer salary | $27K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)