How much does an usher make in California?
$37,870a year
Median yearly pay for ushers in California. That is $18.21 an hour or $3,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.21
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 16,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,970Median: $37,870Highest 10%: $46,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,970 | $16.81 | |
| 25th | $36,130 | $17.37 | |
| Median | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 75th | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| 90th | $46,070 | $22.15 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $44,760 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,860 |
| Napa, CA | $38,230 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,090 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,220 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,680 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,390 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,380 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,320 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $35,860 |
| Stockton, CA | $35,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $35,310 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $35,210 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ushers.
| 1. Washington | $41,010 |
| 2. Colorado | $38,380 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $37,930 |
| 4. California | $37,870 |
| 5. New York | $37,110 |
| 6. New Jersey | $35,990 |
| 7. Maine | $35,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an usher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.21 ($37,870 a year).
Do ushers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $37,870 against $32,910 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for usher pay?
California ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays ushers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $44,760 a year.
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.