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Motion Picture Projection - Federal Salaries of 2020
Pay Rates for "Motion Picture Projection"
How much does a Motion Picture Projection in the federal government get paid? $68,391.00* *Based on the 2020 average.Motion Picture Projection was the 555th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2020, with 2 employed. The most common payscale was the supervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2020, the National Park Service hired the most employees titled Motion Picture Projection, with an average salary of $68,391.
Government Motion Picture Projection jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Motion Picture Projection job is FWS-5, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-7. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This standard is used to grade nonsupervisory work involved in the operation and operational maintenance of motion picture equipment such as 8 mm, 16 mm, fixed and portable 35 mm or film strip silent and sound projectors, accessories, and associated equipment.
Agencies that have hired a Motion Picture Projection
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 2 | $68,391.00 |
Motion Picture Projection Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Motion Picture Projection is $68,391.00. The highest paid Motion Picture Projection made $77,302 in 2020.
Common Motion Picture Projection Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Motion Picture Projection Employees |
|---|---|
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 1 |
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $22.47 to $9.25 / hour at paygrade FWS-5 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $10.20 to $26.59 / hour at paygrade FWS-7 |
| Occupation Family: | MOTION PICTURE, RADIO, TELEVISION, AND SOUND EQUIPMENT OPERATION FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-5 Paygrade
FWS-5 is the starting paygrade for Motion Picture Projection jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-5 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Fork Lift Operating | FWS-5 | FWS-6 |
| Motion Picture Projection | FWS-5 | FWS-7 |
| Insects Production Working | FWS-3 | FWS-5 |
| Masonry | FWS-1 | FWS-10 |
| Cemetery Caretaking | FWS-2 | FWS-6 |
Average Motion Picture Projection Pay Trend from 2004 to 2020
In 2004, the average pay for a Motion Picture Projection was $44,140. Since then, the average pay has increased to $68,391 in 2020.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 3910.