Motion picture projectionist vs booth usher

The differences between motion picture projectionists and booth ushers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a motion picture projectionist has an average salary of $48,316, which is higher than the $29,911 average annual salary of a booth usher.

The top three skills for a motion picture projectionist include projection, control systems and audio equipment. The most important skills for a booth usher are customer service, , and .

Motion picture projectionist vs booth usher overview

	Motion Picture Projectionist	Booth Usher
Yearly salary	$48,316	$29,911
Hourly rate	$23.23	$14.38
Growth rate	8%	6%
Number of jobs	304	390
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 47%	Associate Degree, 45%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Motion picture projectionist vs booth usher salary

Motion picture projectionists and booth ushers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Motion Picture Projectionist	Booth Usher
Average salary	$48,316	$29,911
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $96,000	Between $21,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between motion picture projectionist and booth usher education

There are a few differences between a motion picture projectionist and a booth usher in terms of educational background:

	Motion Picture Projectionist	Booth Usher
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 47%	Associate Degree, 45%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Animal Science
Most common college	-	-

Motion picture projectionist vs booth usher demographics

Here are the differences between motion picture projectionists' and booth ushers' demographics:

	Motion Picture Projectionist	Booth Usher
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 90.3% Female, 9.7%	Male, 89.3% Female, 10.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 5.0% White, 69.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 5.0% White, 69.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between motion picture projectionist and booth usher duties and responsibilities

Motion picture projectionist example responsibilities.

Create and manage sessions to be play in the cinema (including attaching relevant advertising and trailers to the feature).
Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are meet.
Perform EMI and EMC tests on PLC motion modules and document results for CE certification and compliance.
Assess projection equipment and movie film prior to operation in order to ensure both are in proper working order.
Coordinate digital projector playlists and other electronic needs.
Coordinate digital projector playlists and other electronic needs.

Booth usher example responsibilities.

Assist in seating patrons, maintain facility cleanliness, process cash and electronic payments
Work in the premiere section of the Cinemark theater interfacing with customers mainly 21 and up

Motion picture projectionist vs booth usher skills

Common motion picture projectionist skills

Projection, 42%
Control Systems, 24%
Audio Equipment, 20%
Video Tape, 13%

Common booth usher skills

Customer Service, 100%

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