There are currently an estimated 5,800 motion picture projectionists in the United States. The motion picture projectionist job market is expected to shrink by -10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are motion picture projectionists?
CareerExplorer rates motion picture projectionists with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 7,700 motion picture projectionists. That number is based on the retirement of 8,300 existing motion picture projectionists.
What’s the supply of motion picture projectionists?
The motion picture projectionist industry is concentrated in Florida, Illinois, Texas
Motion Picture Projectionist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Motion Picture Projectionists |
|---|---|
| Florida | 850 |
| Illinois | 590 |
| Texas | 590 |
| Washington | 240 |
| Colorado | 180 |
| New York | 180 |
| California | 150 |
| Arizona | 140 |
| Oklahoma | 120 |
| Michigan | 120 |
| Massachusetts | 100 |
| Tennessee | 90 |
| Puerto Rico | 90 |
| Iowa | 90 |
| Utah | 70 |
| Kansas | 60 |
| Nebraska | 50 |
| Hawaii | 50 |
| Arkansas | 40 |
| Idaho | 40 |
| Georgia | 40 |