Projectionist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level projectionist earnings begin at:

$31.06 per hour

$64,605 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level projectionist earnings begin at:

$24.03 per hour

$49,980 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level projectionist earnings begin at:

$18.07 per hour

$37,580 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level projectionist earnings begin at:

$13.58 per hour

$28,256 per year

10th percentile

Starting level projectionist earnings begin at:

$10.51 per hour

$21,860 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 7% less than similar careers in Hawaii. On average, they make less than graphic designers but more than precious metal workers.

Career Median Salary
Graphic designer salary $48K
Fashion designer salary $41K
Television writer salary $51K
Photographer salary $42K
Announcer salary $27K
Projectionist salary $38K
Glass blower salary $39K
Museum conservator salary $37K
Costume attendant salary $42K
Precious metal worker salary $34K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)