The top 11 highest paying industries for motion picture projectionists (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $53,350, independent artists, writers, and performers is the highest paying industry for motion picture projectionists. It is followed by performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries industry (average annual salary $33,140). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of motion picture projectionists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $53,350 |
30 |
| 2 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $33,140 |
130 |
| 3 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $31,170 |
n/a |
| 4 | Performing Arts Companies | $31,010 |
60 |
| 5 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $29,900 |
300 |
| 6 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $27,740 |
170 |
| 7 | Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $24,240 |
30 |
| 8 | Motion Picture and Video Exhibition | $20,600 |
5,810 |
| 9 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $20,540 |
5,920 |
| 10 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $20,540 |
5,920 |
| 11 | Information | $20,540 |
5,930 |