How much does an usher make in Illinois?
$34,560a year
Median yearly pay for ushers in Illinois. That is $16.62 an hour or $2,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.62
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,560Highest 10%: $38,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| Median | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| 75th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 90th | $38,600 | $18.56 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $35,000 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,220 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $23,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ushers.
| 7. Maine | $35,850 |
| 8. Connecticut | $34,940 |
| 9. Alaska | $34,680 |
| 10. Illinois | $34,560 |
| 11. Montana | $34,420 |
| 12. Oregon | $34,110 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $34,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an usher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $16.62 ($34,560 a year).
Do ushers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $34,560 against $32,910 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for usher pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays ushers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $35,000 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.