What are the main factors that influence an Amusement Ride Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Amusement Ride Operator?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Amusement Ride Operator roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change An Amusement Ride Operator's salary?

An Amusement Ride Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,526 for beginners, reaching about $57,879 at mid-level, and approach $61,416 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Amusement Ride Operator?

Amusement Ride Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Amusement Ride Operator roles are District of Columbia $49,182, California $48,995, Massachusetts $48,342. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Amusement Ride Operator roles make?

Salaries for Amusement Ride Operator level roles vary by specialization: Amusement Manager: $71,885; Amusement Park Manager: $66,295; Amusement Supervisor: $64,615; Amusement Associate: $58,242; Ride Mechanic: $52,158.

Amusement Ride Operator Salary in Idaho

How much does an Amusement Ride Operator make in Idaho? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Amusement Ride Operator in Idaho is $41,466 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Amusement Ride Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,089
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,557 to $45,979
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,909

10% $35,909

50% (Median) $41,466

90% $50,089

Amusement Ride Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,979	$3,832	$884	$22
Average	$41,466	$3,455	$797	$20
25th Percentile	$38,557	$3,213	$741	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Amusement Ride Operator Salaries

An Amusement Ride Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Amusement Ride Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Amusement Ride Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,526
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,831
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,879
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,892
Expert (over 8 years): $61,416

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Amusement Ride Operator	less than 1 year	$40,526
Production Technician II	1-2 years	$51,831
Production Technician III	2-4 years	$57,879
Production Technician IV	5-8 years	$63,892
Production Team Leader	over 8 years	$61,416

How Do Amusement Ride Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Amusement Ride Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,182.
California: $48,995.
Massachusetts: $48,342.

District of Columbia $49,182 California $48,995 Massachusetts $48,342 Washington $48,164 New Jersey $48,147 Alaska $48,084 Connecticut $47,471 New York $47,223

Hawaii $46,428 Rhode Island $46,054 Maryland $45,801 Minnesota $45,455 Colorado $45,322 Illinois $45,277 Oregon $45,108 Delaware $44,984

New Hampshire $44,906 Virginia $44,731 Pennsylvania $44,220 Nevada $43,962 North Dakota $43,878 Michigan $43,745 Wisconsin $43,696 Vermont $43,598

Texas $43,327 Maine $43,309 Arizona $43,283 Ohio $43,252 Georgia $42,843 Indiana $42,639 Wyoming $42,599 Utah $42,536

Iowa $42,510 Kansas $42,297 Louisiana $42,234 North Carolina $42,212 Missouri $42,203 Florida $42,030 Montana $41,937 Nebraska $41,848

Kentucky $41,799 South Carolina $41,621 Tennessee $41,510 Idaho $41,466 New Mexico $41,142 Oklahoma $41,071 Alabama $40,808 South Dakota $40,369

Arkansas $40,129 West Virginia $40,000 Mississippi $39,614

Top Paying Cities for Amusement Ride Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Pocatello: $38,361
Fort Hall: $38,500
Aberdeen: $39,152

Pocatello, ID $38,361

Fort Hall, ID $38,500

Aberdeen, ID $39,152

American Falls, ID $39,825

Arbon, ID $39,153

Arco, ID $40,208

Arimo, ID $39,061

Atomic City, ID $40,233

Bancroft, ID $39,297

Basalt, ID $40,156

Bern, ID $40,334

Blackfoot, ID $39,726

Bloomington, ID $40,425

Challis, ID $40,198

Clayton, ID $40,182

Clifton, ID $40,427

Cobalt, ID $40,122

Conda, ID $40,358

Dayton, ID $40,629

Dingle, ID $40,317

Downey, ID $40,049

Ellis, ID $40,227

Firth, ID $40,042

Franklin, ID $40,804

Geneva, ID $40,400

Georgetown, ID $40,418

Grace, ID $40,145

Holbrook, ID $40,253

Howe, ID $40,145

Inkom, ID $38,610

Lava Hot Springs, ID $39,189

Mccammon, ID $38,762

Mackay, ID $40,188

Malad City, ID $40,452

May, ID $40,195

Montpelier, ID $40,372

Moore, ID $40,243

Moreland, ID $39,443

Paris, ID $40,395

Pingree, ID $39,850

Preston, ID $40,444

Rockland, ID $39,964

Saint Charles, ID $40,363

Shelley, ID $40,242

Soda Springs, ID $40,473

Kamiah, ID $40,320

Garden City, ID $41,608

Athol, ID $42,385

Avery, ID $40,232

Bayview, ID $41,353

Blanchard, ID $43,375

Bonners Ferry, ID $40,411

Bovill, ID $40,292

Calder, ID $40,306

Careywood, ID $41,907

Cataldo, ID $41,971

Clark Fork, ID $40,542

Clarkia, ID $40,244

Cocolalla, ID $41,995

Coeur D Alene, ID $43,132

Coolin, ID $40,753

Oldtown, ID $42,619

Deary, ID $40,289

Desmet, ID $42,316

Dover, ID $41,471

Eastport, ID $40,367

Elk River, ID $40,311

Fernwood, ID $40,639

Genesee, ID $40,573

Harrison, ID $43,377

Harvard, ID $41,316

Hayden, ID $43,009

Hope, ID $40,321

Kellogg, ID $40,818

Kingston, ID $41,118

Kootenai, ID $41,044

Laclede, ID $41,942

Medimont, ID $42,163

Moscow, ID $40,804

Moyie Springs, ID $40,336

Mullan, ID $40,374

Naples, ID $40,314

Nordman, ID $40,531

Osburn, ID $40,543

Pinehurst, ID $41,082

Plummer, ID $43,317

Ponderay, ID $41,024

Porthill, ID $40,522

Post Falls, ID $44,404

Potlatch, ID $41,775

Priest River, ID $41,692

Princeton, ID $41,143

Rathdrum, ID $43,850

Sagle, ID $41,442

Saint Maries, ID $41,858

Sandpoint, ID $40,424

Colburn, ID $40,657

Santa, ID $41,051

Silverton, ID $40,427

Smelterville, ID $41,141

Spirit Lake, ID $43,396

Tensed, ID $42,243

Troy, ID $40,422

Viola, ID $41,327

Wallace, ID $40,333

Murray, ID $40,299

Worley, ID $44,022

Springfield, ID $38,914

Kendrick, ID $40,272

Kooskia, ID $40,396

Lapwai, ID $40,486

Lenore, ID $40,297

Lucile, ID $40,304

Nezperce, ID $40,272

Orofino, ID $40,326

Peck, ID $40,293

Pierce, ID $40,300

Pollock, ID $40,418

Reubens, ID $40,271

Riggins, ID $40,326

Stites, ID $40,299

Weippe, ID $40,294

White Bird, ID $40,280

Winchester, ID $40,306

Atlanta, ID $40,556

Banks, ID $41,035

Bruneau, ID $40,194

Caldwell, ID $41,258

Cambridge, ID $40,429

Cascade, ID $40,239

Council, ID $40,390

Donnelly, ID $40,352

Eagle, ID $41,453

Emmett, ID $41,174

Fruitland, ID $40,926

Garden Valley, ID $40,936

Glenns Ferry, ID $40,402

Grand View, ID $40,609

Greenleaf, ID $41,074

Hammett, ID $40,372

Homedale, ID $40,963

Horseshoe Bend, ID $41,313

Huston, ID $41,110

Idaho City, ID $41,133

Indian Valley, ID $40,342

King Hill, ID $40,251

Kuna, ID $41,451

Lake Fork, ID $40,354

Letha, ID $41,090

Lowman, ID $40,277

Mccall, ID $40,293

Marsing, ID $40,899

Melba, ID $41,109

Meridian, ID $41,532

Mesa, ID $40,390

Middleton, ID $41,299

Midvale, ID $40,530

Mountain Home, ID $40,877

Mountain Home A F B, ID $40,865

Murphy, ID $40,444

Nampa, ID $41,284

New Meadows, ID $40,363

New Plymouth, ID $40,950

Notus, ID $41,079

Ola, ID $40,698

Parma, ID $40,933

Payette, ID $40,857

Placerville, ID $41,179

Star, ID $41,413

Sweet, ID $41,141

Warren, ID $40,295

Weiser, ID $40,583

Wilder, ID $41,001

Yellow Pine, ID $40,129

Boise, ID $41,608

Stanley, ID $40,149

Swanlake, ID $40,314

Thatcher, ID $40,227

Wayan, ID $40,654

Weston, ID $40,694

Fish Haven, ID $40,589

Twin Falls, ID $39,587

Rogerson, ID $40,265

Albion, ID $40,252

Almo, ID $40,266

Bellevue, ID $40,282

Bliss, ID $40,260

Buhl, ID $40,407

Burley, ID $40,339

Carey, ID $40,219

Castleford, ID $40,439

Corral, ID $40,181

Declo, ID $40,268

Dietrich, ID $40,263

Eden, ID $40,155

Fairfield, ID $40,196

Filer, ID $39,632

Gooding, ID $40,323

Hagerman, ID $40,307

Hailey, ID $40,297

Hansen, ID $39,757

Hazelton, ID $40,288

Heyburn, ID $40,366

Hill City, ID $40,240

Jerome, ID $40,321

Ketchum, ID $40,272

Kimberly, ID $39,594

Malta, ID $40,241

Minidoka, ID $40,323

Murtaugh, ID $40,134

Oakley, ID $40,271

Paul, ID $40,282

Picabo, ID $40,231

Richfield, ID $40,271

Rupert, ID $40,323

Shoshone, ID $40,287

Sun Valley, ID $40,373

Wendell, ID $40,366

Idaho Falls, ID $40,289

Ashton, ID $40,351

Chester, ID $40,483

Driggs, ID $40,759

Dubois, ID $40,231

Felt, ID $40,664

Hamer, ID $40,315

Iona, ID $40,283

Irwin, ID $42,207

Island Park, ID $40,304

Lewisville, ID $40,280

Macks Inn, ID $40,463

Menan, ID $40,275

Monteview, ID $40,226

Newdale, ID $40,557

Parker, ID $40,600

Rexburg, ID $40,268

Rigby, ID $40,283

Ririe, ID $40,526

Roberts, ID $40,269

Saint Anthony, ID $40,438

Spencer, ID $40,235

Sugar City, ID $40,262

Swan Valley, ID $40,794

Terreton, ID $40,260

Teton, ID $40,568

Tetonia, ID $40,595

Ucon, ID $40,289

Victor, ID $42,003

Carmen, ID $40,352

Gibbonsville, ID $40,342

Leadore, ID $40,201

Lemhi, ID $40,238

North Fork, ID $40,309

Salmon, ID $40,334

Tendoy, ID $40,281

Shoup, ID $40,121

Lewiston, ID $40,664

Ahsahka, ID $40,309

Cottonwood, ID $40,303

Craigmont, ID $40,257

Culdesac, ID $40,343

Elk City, ID $40,203

Ferdinand, ID $40,280

Grangeville, ID $40,311

Fenn, ID $40,310

Greencreek, ID $40,279

Juliaetta, ID $40,375

Amusement Ride Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Amusement Ride Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 44% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Amusement Ride Operator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Amusement Ride Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Amusement Ride Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$50,588	$24.0	22%
Internet	$48,515	$23.0	17%
Aerospace & Defense	$46,442	$22.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$45,612	$22.0	10%
Financial Services	$45,612	$22.0	10%

Amusement Ride Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Amusement Ride Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$38,557

Average $41,466/year

$45,979

$3,213

Average $3,455/month

$3,832

$741

Average $797/week

$884

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,979	$3,832	$884	$22
Average	$41,466	$3,455	$797	$20
25th Percentile	$38,557	$3,213	$741	$19

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