Motion Picture Projectionists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,180
↑ 87.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Motion Picture Projectionists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Motion Picture Projectionists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 87.8% since 2011 ($20,330 → $38,180)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,180
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 9.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +28%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,180 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | $35,160 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $33,360 | +13.7% |
| 2021 | $29,350 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $27,490 | +9.3% |
| 2019 | $25,150 | +10.5% |
| 2018 | $22,760 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | $22,050 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | $22,100 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $21,490 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | $20,830 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | $20,230 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $19,830 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | $20,330 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.