Motion Picture Projectionists

Also Called: Booth Operator, Movie Projectionist, Projectionist, Technical Projection Guide

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$22,840

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Motion Picture Projectionists do

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

  • Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
  • Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
  • Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality • Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Slide projectors
  • Film projectors
  • Stage or projection or studio lighting system
  • Microphones
  • Follow spots

Technology

Operating system software
Apple macOS
Microsoft operating system
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Word processing software
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Operation and Control
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
mechanical
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 61% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 20% Less than high school diploma
  • 10% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Motion Picture Projectionists Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Skincare Specialists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Wholesale & Retail Buyers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal

This is what Motion Picture Projectionists across the country typically make.

$10.98 / hour
$22,840 /year

Entry Level

$16.90 / hour
$35,160 /year

Median Level

$39.18 / hour
$81,490 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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