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How much does an usher make in New York?

$38,310a year

Median yearly pay for ushers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $18.42 an hour or $3,193 a month.

Hourly
$18.42
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
7 of 195
Jobs in the area
7,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,330Median: $38,310Highest 10%: $45,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,330$16.50
25th$35,980$17.30
Median$38,310$18.42
75th$42,110$20.25
90th$45,960$22.10

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for ushers.

Albany, NY$34,200
Buffalo, NY$33,270
Rochester, NY$33,250
Syracuse, NY$33,220
Kiryas Joel, NY$32,920
Usher salary in New York Usher salary in all states

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Mortician$72,860
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$58,720
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$57,880
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$54,530
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$53,580
Concierge$51,190
Salaries for every job in New York, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does an usher make an hour in New York?

The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $18.42 ($38,310 a year).

Do ushers make more in New York than the national average?

Yes: $38,310 against $32,910 nationally, 16% more.

How does New York compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $37,110, so New York pays 3% more.

Where does New York rank for usher pay?

7 of 195 metro areas with data.

How much does an usher make starting out in New York?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,960 or more.

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.