Careers for Motion Picture Projectionists

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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 grow 55 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

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55.6%
Change

Ranks #6 in job growth rate

30
Job Openings

Ranks #5 in net job growth

Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

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

Knowledge

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.

Abilities

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).

Activities: what you might do in a day

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.

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Career data: O*NET 28.1 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