Motion Picture Projectionists Hourly Wage in New York (2024)

The median hourly wage for Motion Picture Projectionists in New York is $25.6/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • New York hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$18.0
/hour
Median (P50)
$25.6
/hour
Senior (P90)
$37.0
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$53,240
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

New York vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$18.0
National: $13.6
+32.4%
Median (P50)
$25.6
National: $18.52
+38.2%
Senior (P90)
$37.0
National: $23.59
+56.8%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $18.0 $720 $3120 $37,440
Q1 (P25) $20.0 $800 $3467 $41,600
Median (P50) $25.6 $1024 $4437 $53,240
Q3 (P75) $34.15 $1366 $5920 $71,040
Senior (P90) $37.0 $1480 $6413 $76,960

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Motion Picture Projectionists

#1
$55.25
$55.25/hr
+198.3%
#2
$25.6
$25.6/hr
+38.2%
#3
$21.41
$21.41/hr
+15.6%
#4
$21.28
$21.28/hr
+14.9%
#5
$19.34
$19.34/hr
+4.4%
#6
$17.67
$17.67/hr
-4.6%
#7
$17.31
$17.31/hr
-6.5%
#8
$15.67
$15.67/hr
-15.4%
#9
$15.17
$15.17/hr
-18.1%
#10
$14.99
$14.99/hr
-19.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Motion Picture Projectionists in New York?

The median hourly wage for Motion Picture Projectionists in New York is $25.6/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $53,240.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does New York Motion Picture Projectionists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Motion Picture Projectionists in New York is $25.6/hr compared to the national average of $18.52/hr — higher by $7.08/hr.

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

Entry-level Motion Picture Projectionists professionals in New York earn approximately $18.0/hour (10th percentile), which equals $37,440.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $37.0/hour.

How much does a senior Motion Picture Projectionists make per hour in New York?

Senior-level Motion Picture Projectionists professionals in New York (90th percentile) earn approximately $37.0/hour, or $76,960.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Motion Picture Projectionists (SOC 393021) in New York.

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