How much does an usher make in New York?
$37,110a year
Median yearly pay for ushers in New York. That is $17.84 an hour or $3,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.84
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,220Median: $37,110Highest 10%: $45,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,220 | $15.97 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 75th | $42,470 | $20.42 | |
| 90th | $45,960 | $22.10 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,310 |
| Albany, NY | $34,200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,270 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,250 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,220 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $32,990 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $32,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ushers.
| 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 |
| 8. Connecticut | $34,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an usher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.84 ($37,110 a year).
Do ushers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $37,110 against $32,910 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New York rank for usher pay?
New York ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays ushers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $38,310 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.