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Motion Picture Projectionists

What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Booth Operator, Booth Usher, Cinema Projectionist, Digital Projectionist, Film Specialist, Motion Picture Projectionist, Movie Projectionist, Projection Technician, Projectionist, Projector Booth Operator, Technical Projection Guide

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Motion Picture Projectionists is projected to Decline 9 percent from 2022 to 2032

Projected Employment in OH

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Some college, no degree  (28%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (27%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (24%)
  • Associate's degree  (9%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (6%)
  • Master's degree  (5%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Monitor operational quality or safety.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Operate audio-visual equipment.
  • Arrange facility schedules.
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance.
  • Prepare film for distribution or use.
  • Prepare operational reports or records.
  • Clean work areas.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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