How much does an usher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $15.82 an hour or $2,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.82
- Average (mean)
- $33,080
- Jobs
- 121,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,560 | $11.33 | |
| 25th | $28,310 | $13.61 | |
| Median | $32,910 | $15.82 | |
| 75th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 90th | $42,470 | $20.42 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $41,010 |
| Colorado | $38,380 |
| District of Columbia | $37,930 |
| California | $37,870 |
| New York | $37,110 |
| New Jersey | $35,990 |
| Maine | $35,850 |
| Connecticut | $34,940 |
| Alaska | $34,680 |
| Illinois | $34,560 |
| Montana | $34,420 |
| Oregon | $34,110 |
| Rhode Island | $34,040 |
| Maryland | $34,020 |
| New Hampshire | $33,970 |
| Massachusetts | $33,940 |
| Minnesota | $33,480 |
| Arizona | $32,510 |
| Missouri | $32,350 |
| Delaware | $31,200 |
| Georgia | $30,820 |
| Hawaii | $30,640 |
| Tennessee | $30,550 |
| Michigan | $30,530 |
| North Carolina | $30,260 |
| Nevada | $30,110 |
| South Dakota | $29,430 |
| Idaho | $29,360 |
| Florida | $29,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,130 |
| Wisconsin | $28,780 |
| Virginia | $28,580 |
| Ohio | $28,540 |
| Nebraska | $28,260 |
| New Mexico | $28,230 |
| Arkansas | $28,050 |
| North Dakota | $27,840 |
| Wyoming | $27,800 |
| Louisiana | $27,750 |
| Indiana | $27,440 |
| Kansas | $26,690 |
| Utah | $26,650 |
| Texas | $26,610 |
| South Carolina | $26,490 |
| Oklahoma | $26,260 |
| Kentucky | $25,930 |
| Iowa | $25,720 |
| West Virginia | $23,400 |
| Alabama | $22,360 |
| Mississippi | $21,570 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $44,760 |
| Seattle, WA | $44,250 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,860 |
| Bozeman, MT | $39,120 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $39,100 |
| Denver, CO | $38,380 |
| New York, NY | $38,310 |
| Napa, CA | $38,230 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,090 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,220 |
| Portland, ME | $36,710 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,680 |
| Olympia, WA | $36,680 |
In other countries
Usher belongs to the international group "Elementary workers not elsewhere classified".
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- Locker Room$36,300
- Entertainment Attendant and Related Worker$32,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does an usher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $15.82 ($32,910 a year).
How much does an usher make a month?
About $2,743 a month before tax, based on a median of $32,910 a year.
How much does an usher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,560 or less a year ($11.33 an hour); the top 10% make $42,470 or more.
Which state pays ushers the most?
Washington, with a median of $41,010 a year, followed by Colorado ($38,380) and District of Columbia ($37,930).
Which city pays ushers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $44,760 a year.
How many ushers are there in the United States?
About 121,770 people work as ushers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.