Motion Picture Projectionist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A motion picture projectionist earns a median of $38,270 a year ($18.40 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $51,480. About 1,480 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $38,270
- Gross pay
- $1,471.92
- Federal income tax
- −$92.78
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$91.26
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$21.34
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,266.54
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $38,270
- Federal
- $2,412
- FICA
- $2,928
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $32,930
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Motion Picture Projectionists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 39-3021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motion picture projectionist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.40; the average is $24.75.
What is the salary range for a motion picture projectionist?
The bottom 10% earn under $23,390 and the top 10% earn over $88,310 a year.
How much is $38,270 after taxes?
About $32,930 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $31,919 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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