Motion picture projectionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Motion picture projectionist gender statistics
9.7% of motion picture projectionists are women and 90.3% of motion picture projectionists are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Motion picture projectionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Motion picture projectionist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,937
Female income
$46,385
Motion picture projectionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motion picture projectionist positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of motion picture projectionists are female.
Motion picture projectionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2011 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2012 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2013 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2014 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 2015 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 88.86% | 11.14% |
| 2020 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2021 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
Motion picture projectionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared motion picture projectionists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | 90% | 10% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Motion picture projectionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motion picture projectionists is White, which makes up 69.3% of all motion picture projectionists. Comparatively, 12.3% of motion picture projectionists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of motion picture projectionists are Black or African American.
- White, 69.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Motion picture projectionist race
| Motion picture projectionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Motion picture projectionist race and ethnicity over time
See how motion picture projectionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motion picture projectionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.07% | 6.90% | 1.72% | 7.76% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 7.90% | 3.51% | 17.56% |
| 2012 | 58.75% | 14.39% | 1.20% | 21.58% |
| 2013 | 76.74% | 6.98% | 3.49% | 8.14% |
| 2014 | 75.23% | 2.95% | 5.21% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 69.64% | 1.79% | 14.29% | 8.93% |
| 2016 | 57.83% | 5.78% | 14.46% | 14.46% |
| 2017 | 76.44% | 4.13% | 2.07% | 12.40% |
| 2018 | 71.48% | 8.43% | 4.50% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 69.46% | 9.68% | 4.09% | 12.71% |
| 2020 | 66.15% | 9.00% | 4.50% | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 69.30% | 7.56% | 4.97% | 12.33% |
Motion picture projectionist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino motion picture projectionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown motion picture projectionists have the lowest average salary at $43,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,339 |
| White | $47,991 |
| Black or African American | $45,810 |
| Asian | $47,362 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,483 |
Average motion picture projectionist age
See how the average age of motion picture projectionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Motion picture projectionist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | 22 |
| Asian | 22.5 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 24 |
Motion picture projectionist age breakdown
The average age of motion picture projectionists is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the motion picture projectionist population.
Motion picture projectionist age breakdown
| Motion Picture Projectionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Motion picture projectionist educational attainment
The most common degree for motion picture projectionists is associate degree, with 47% of motion picture projectionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 41% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
Motion picture projectionists by degree level
| Motion picture projectionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Motion picture projectionist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, motion picture projectionists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,300 annually. With a Associate degree, motion picture projectionists earn a median annual income of $47,407 compared to $45,352 for motion picture projectionists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,352 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,300 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,407 |
Motion picture projectionist employment statistics
Company size where motion picture projectionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motion picture projectionists work.
Motion picture projectionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Motion picture projectionist turnover and employment statistics
Motion picture projectionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motion picture projectionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motion picture projectionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motion picture projectionist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 14.94% |
| 2012 | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 15.00% |
| 2014 | 14.00% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 20.69% |
| 2017 | 3.13% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 10.73% |
Average motion picture projectionist tenure
The average motion picture projectionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 motion picture projectionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Motion picture projectionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 45% |
Motion picture projectionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motion picture projectionists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Black Jack Dealer | 3.67% | 1,333 |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | 7.31% | - |
| Pet Groomer | 10.47% | 63,641 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar motion picture projectionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Black Jack Dealer | 3.67% | 1,333 |
| Pet Groomer | 10.47% | 63,641 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by motion picture projectionists
- Greek, 100.0%
Motion picture projectionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Greek | 100.0% |