Motion picture projectionist vs cinema operator

The differences between motion picture projectionists and cinema operators 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 $38,268 average annual salary of a cinema operator.

Motion picture projectionist vs cinema operator overview

	Motion Picture Projectionist	Cinema Operator
Yearly salary	$48,316	$38,268
Hourly rate	$23.23	$18.40
Growth rate	8%	-8%
Number of jobs	304	30,289
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Motion picture projectionist vs cinema operator salary

Motion picture projectionists and cinema operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Motion Picture Projectionist	Cinema Operator
Average salary	$48,316	$38,268
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $96,000	Between $26,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between motion picture projectionist and cinema operator education

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

	Motion Picture Projectionist	Cinema Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Communication
Most common college	-	-

Motion picture projectionist vs cinema operator demographics

Here are the differences between motion picture projectionists' and cinema operators' demographics:

	Motion Picture Projectionist	Cinema Operator
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 90.3% Female, 9.7%	Male, 90.9% Female, 9.1%
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 cinema operator 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.

Cinema operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Set up and operate motion picture projection equipment, digital sound equipment.
Perform daily and minor maintenance to projection systems.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Identify business through analyzing results, sales plan and effectively utilize payroll hours

Motion picture projectionist vs cinema operator skills

Common motion picture projectionist skills

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

Common cinema operator skills

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