Motion Picture Projectionists pay range in Los Angeles
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,210 or more. The middle half of motion picture projectionists in Los Angeles earn between $66,440 and $123,700.
- $36K10th
- $66K25th
- $92KMedian
- $124K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,820 | $7,985 | $46.07 |
| Median | $92,180 | $7,682 | $44.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,440 | $5,537 | $31.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,700 | $10,308 | $59.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motion Picture Projectionists pay in Los Angeles vs. California and the U.S.
Motion picture projectionists in Los Angeles earn 23% more than the California average ($78,050) and 86% more than the U.S. average ($51,480). At the median the gap is +141% against the U.S. median of $38,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $95,820 | $92,180 | $35,740 | $134,210 | 100 |
| California | $78,050 | $74,840 | $34,470 | $134,010 | 190 |
| United States | $51,480 | $38,270 | $23,390 | $88,310 | 1,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motion Picture Projectionists salary after taxes in Los Angeles
On the average salary of $95,820, a single filer in Los Angeles takes home about $71,420 a year, or $5,952 a month and $2,747 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Los Angeles a good place for motion picture projectionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Los Angeles area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 113.6), so the average $95,820 buys what about $84,374 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Los Angeles ($55,850). A typical home costs $968,608, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Motion Picture Projectionists salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$80,090
- New York, NY$83,770
Highest-paying cities for motion picture projectionists
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($95,820).
- Los Angeles, CA$95,820
- New York, NY$83,770
- Chicago, IL$80,090
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Motion Picture Projectionists salary in Los Angeles: questions
How much do motion picture projectionists make an hour in Los Angeles?
$46.07 an hour on average, and $44.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motion picture projectionists salary in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motion picture projectionists take-home pay in Los Angeles?
About $71,420 a year ($5,952 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,820. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do motion picture projectionists earn more in Los Angeles than elsewhere?
The average here is 86% more than the U.S. average for this job ($51,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-3021; area Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (31080). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.