To make this much quid a year, you have to really try hard to fail. Most of these jobs are really entry level jobs, possibly for mental defects or recently release inmates, etc, etc.

I was literally HOWLING with laughter reading this and had to share mates!

Basics
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salaries for all 125,000 workers in the motion picture and video industries was $10.75 per hour or $22,370 per year as of May 2011. This figure included not only the salaries of the staff in the front lobby, such as ushers and ticket takers, but also the chief executives of movie theater corporations, who earned a mean $67.77 per hour or $140,950 per year; maintenance and repair workers, who averaged $15.76 per hour or $32,780 per year; and janitors, who received a mean $10.46 per hour or $21,760 per year.

Projectionists
Arguably the most technically knowledgeable employees in movie theaters, projectionists set up and adjust the film reels in projectors so the audience can enjoy the film. In multiplexes, they are responsible for running several projectors at once, and more are handling digital devices. Most have a minimum high school diploma. They learn their trade through union apprenticeships with more experienced workers. They earned a mean $10.46 per hour or $21,760 per year, which was higher than the $9.97 per hour or $20,730 per year earned by all occupations in the personal care and service category under which they were classified. That is technical work?? Holy shit.... sounds like a step above cage cleaner at the local ****!!

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Ushers and Ticket Takers
Ushers, ticket takers and other lobby attendants are the most common movie theater employees that audiences encounter. These workers sell tickets, popcorn and other refreshments, greet patrons, examine tickets, guide audiences to screens, seats or exits, and help solve customer problems. No previous education is required because they receive their training on the job. Almost one-third have less than a high school diploma, one-third have a high school diploma and a quarter have some college with no degree. Ushers and ticket takers made a mean $9 per hour or $18,720 per year.

Supervisors
With some experience and management abilities, movie theater employees can become supervisors who made a mean $15.88 per hour or $33,040 per year. These first-line supervisors of personal service workers oversee the smooth running of theaters by assigning positions and tasks, setting up staff schedules, hiring and training new employees, recording and reporting on operational issues, and dealing with customers issues that their subordinates cannot resolve. Some postsecondary training in management and business is desirable though, many reach their positions after some experience in subordinate jobs.