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Motion Picture Projectionists

Median Salary
35,160
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$22,050

10%

$35,160

Median

$114,910

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    61%

  • Less than high school

    19%

  • Bachelor's degree

    10%

  • Some college

    8%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

No data available for this section.


Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Communications and Media
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.