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Motion Picture Projectionists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Motion Picture Projectionists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,990
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.8% vs 2024
$78,680
Mean Salary
$78,990
Median Salary
$37.98
Hourly Rate
Motion Picture Projectionists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois earn a median salary of $78,990 per year ($6,582/month).
This is 82.8% above the national average of $43,218.
Illinois ranks #2 out of 12 states for Motion Picture Projectionists pay.
Salaries increased by 4.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Motion Picture Projectionists
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.06
Customer and Personal Service
3.29
Mechanical
3.18
English Language
3.17
Administration and Management
2.8
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(61.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois
Salaries for Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois range from $67,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $87,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $77,740 and $85,470.
Median $78,990
P10: $67,990P25: $77,740P75: $85,470P90: $87,730
10th
$67,990
25th
$77,740
Median
$78,990
75th
$85,470
90th
$87,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$67,990
$32.69
$5,665
25th Percentile
$77,740
$37.38
$6,478
Median (50th)
$78,990
$37.98
$6,582
75th Percentile
$85,470
$41.09
$7,122
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$87,730
$42.18
$7,310
Note: The mean (average) salary of $78,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Motion Picture Projectionists make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois is $78,990 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $78,680.
What is the salary range for a Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois?
Salaries for Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois range from $67,990 at the 10th percentile to $87,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $77,740 and $85,470.
What is the starting salary for a Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois?
Entry-level Motion Picture Projectionists positions in Illinois typically start around $67,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $77,740 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Motion Picture Projectionists in Illinois is approximately $37.98 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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