What are the main factors that influence a Sushi Roller's salary?

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

How does experience change A Sushi Roller's salary?

A Sushi Roller's salary grows with experience: a Sushi Roller (0-1 years)earns $31,681, a Food Services Team Lead (1-2 years)earns $41,239, a Food Services Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $66,641, a Food Services Manager (5+ years)earns $85,877,

What are the highest paying states for a Sushi Roller?

Sushi Roller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sushi Roller roles are District of Columbia $35,263, California $35,130, Massachusetts $34,661. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sushi Roller roles make?

Salaries for Sushi Roller level roles vary by specialization: Head Sushi Chef: $87,231; Roller Operator: $76,001; Technician Roller Coating: $52,743; Roller Coaster Operator: $48,898; Asphalt Roller Operator: $46,147.

How do different companies affect a Sushi Roller's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Sushi Roller roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Sushi Roller Salary in the United States

How much does a Sushi Roller make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sushi Roller in the United States is $31,849 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, a Sushi Roller's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,209
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,334 to $34,131
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,043

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Sushi Roller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,131	$2,844	$656	$16
Average	$31,849	$2,654	$612	$15
25th Percentile	$29,334	$2,444	$564	$14

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Key Factors That Influence Sushi Roller Salaries

A Sushi Roller'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Sushi Roller 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 Sushi Rollers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $35,263.
California: $35,130.
Massachusetts: $34,661.

District of Columbia $35,263

California $35,130

Massachusetts $34,661

Washington $34,534

New Jersey $34,521

Alaska $34,477

Connecticut $34,037

New York $33,859

Hawaii $33,289

Rhode Island $33,021

Maryland $32,840

Minnesota $32,591

Colorado $32,496

Illinois $32,464

Oregon $32,343

Delaware $32,254

New Hampshire $32,198

Virginia $32,072

Pennsylvania $31,706

Nevada $31,521

North Dakota $31,461

Michigan $31,365

Wisconsin $31,330

Vermont $31,260

Texas $31,066

Maine $31,053

Arizona $31,034

Ohio $31,012

Georgia $30,719

Indiana $30,572

Wyoming $30,543

Utah $30,499

Iowa $30,480

Kansas $30,327

Louisiana $30,282

North Carolina $30,266

Missouri $30,260

Florida $30,136

Montana $30,069

Nebraska $30,005

Kentucky $29,970

South Carolina $29,843

Tennessee $29,763

Idaho $29,731

New Mexico $29,499

Oklahoma $29,448

Alabama $29,260

South Dakota $28,945

Arkansas $28,773

West Virginia $28,680

Mississippi $28,403

Top Paying Cities for Sushi Rollers

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:

San Jose: $40,171
San Francisco: $39,776
Oakland: $38,894

San Jose, CA $40,171

San Francisco, CA $39,776

Oakland, CA $38,894

New York, NY $36,910

Queens Village, NY $36,671

Paramus, NJ $36,416

Passaic, NJ $36,385

Bergenfield, NJ $36,353

Stamford, CT $36,305

Huntington, NY $36,273

Newark, NJ $36,066

Bridgeport, CT $36,002

New Brunswick, NJ $35,897

Vallejo, CA $35,830

Middlesex, NJ $35,811

Somerset, NJ $35,783

Petaluma, CA $35,709

Santa Cruz, CA $35,585

Boston, MA $35,521

Monterey, CA $35,362

Fairbanks, AK $35,340

Los Angeles, CA $35,279

Washington, DC $35,263

Seattle, WA $35,206

Santa Rosa, CA $35,200

Juneau, AK $35,107

Orange, CA $35,002

Anchorage, AK $34,945

Anaheim, CA $34,923

Santa Ana, CA $34,875

Nassau, NY $34,856

Long Beach, CA $34,843

Danbury, CT $34,833

Santa Maria, CA $34,725

Everett, WA $34,719

Bremerton, WA $34,563

Trenton, NJ $34,502

Sacramento, CA $34,489

San Diego, CA $34,474

Brockton, MA $34,461

Tacoma, WA $34,448

Santa Barbara, CA $34,404

Lowell, MA $34,276

New Suffolk, NY $34,263

Nashua, NH $34,225

Lompoc, CA $34,174

Ventura, CA $34,142

Stockton, CA $34,133

New Haven, CT $34,069

Atlantic City, NJ $33,986

Hartford, CT $33,916

Modesto, CA $33,900

Poughkeepsie, NY $33,830

New Britain, CT $33,814

Olympia, WA $33,770

Kennewick, WA $33,770

New London, CT $33,763

Norwich, CT $33,754

Lawrence, MA $33,738

Bakersfield, CA $33,649

Riverside, CA $33,604

New Bedford, MA $33,604

Richland, WA $33,572

Portsmouth, NH $33,547

Vineland, NJ $33,540

San Bernardino, CA $33,515

Boulder, CO $33,426

Worcester, MA $33,400

Portland, OR $33,372

Saint Paul, MN $33,333

Minneapolis, MN $33,333

Philadelphia, PA $33,289

Honolulu, HI $33,120

Springfield, MA $33,009

Providence, RI $33,005

Chicago, IL $32,913

Bellingham, WA $32,875

Baltimore, MD $32,840

Chico, CA $32,760

Wilmington, DE $32,706

Pittsfield, MA $32,674

Manchester, NH $32,614

Spokane, WA $32,473

Denver, CO $32,470

Albany, NY $32,321

Troy, NY $32,308

Schenectady, NY $32,241

Burlington, VT $32,171

Portland, ME $32,059

Salem, OR $32,034

Yakima, WA $32,028

Ann Arbor, MI $32,018

Rochester, MN $31,929

Fresno, CA $31,913

Reno, NV $31,913

Milwaukee, WI $31,884

Detroit, MI $31,852

Allentown, PA $31,843

Carson City, NV $31,840

Houston, TX $31,792

Colorado Springs, CO $31,789

Syracuse, NY $31,773

Eugene, OR $31,712

Bismarck, ND $31,674

Gary, IN $31,674

Galveston, TX $31,674

Springfield, OR $31,649

Medford, OR $31,572

Fort Collins, CO $31,559

Austin, TX $31,534

Mesa, AZ $31,467

Phoenix, AZ $31,461

Dallas, TX $31,451

Reading, PA $31,432

Saint Cloud, MN $31,419

Concord, NH $31,391

Madison, WI $31,378

Utica, NY $31,292

Raleigh, NC $31,266

Las Vegas, NV $31,263

Rochester, NY $31,241

Des Moines, IA $31,238

Atlanta, GA $31,187

Battle Creek, MI $31,177

Salt Lake City, UT $31,168

Lancaster, PA $31,120

Champaign, IL $31,113

Harrisburg, PA $31,075

Durham, NC $31,047

Kansas City, MO $31,043

Kansas City, KS $31,037

Fort Worth, TX $31,034

Boca Raton, FL $31,021

Cleveland, OH $31,018

Columbus, OH $31,012

Pittsburgh, PA $31,008

Richmond, VA $30,996

Indianapolis, IN $30,989

Cincinnati, OH $30,948

Petersburg, VA $30,900

Billings, MT $30,830

Lansing, MI $30,830

Huntsville, AL $30,830

Lebanon, PA $30,827

Dayton, OH $30,824

Pueblo, CO $30,824

Appleton, WI $30,814

Buffalo, NY $30,801

Racine, WI $30,785

Charlotte, NC $30,782

Saint Louis, MO $30,773

Springfield, IL $30,760

Elkhart, IN $30,754

York, PA $30,754

Gastonia, NC $30,750

Benton Harbor, MI $30,750

Beaumont, TX $30,731

Lorain, OH $30,725

Toledo, OH $30,712

Binghamton, NY $30,696

Rock Hill, SC $30,693

Rockford, IL $30,677

Fargo, ND $30,661

Elyria, OH $30,661

Flagstaff, AZ $30,639

Fort Lauderdale, FL $30,620

Miami, FL $30,601

Duluth, MN $30,550

Bangor, ME $30,508

Cedar Rapids, IA $30,473

Louisville, KY $30,457

Grand Rapids, MI $30,451

Hialeah, FL $30,448

Casper, WY $30,403

Scranton, PA $30,365

New Orleans, LA $30,355

Virginia Beach, VA $30,352

Akron, OH $30,336

Peoria, IL $30,295

Sarasota, FL $30,289

Green Bay, WI $30,266

Baton Rouge, LA $30,250

Charleston, SC $30,244

Nashville, TN $30,234

Jamestown, NY $30,228

Davenport, IA $30,228

Tucson, AZ $30,212

Cheyenne, WY $30,203

Saint Petersburg, FL $30,193

Tampa, FL $30,187

Omaha, NE $30,180

Port Arthur, TX $30,168

Evansville, IN $30,168

Bradenton, FL $30,155

Santa Fe, NM $30,097

Orlando, FL $30,066

Clearwater, FL $30,031

Canton, OH $29,964

La Crosse, WI $29,964

Grand Forks, ND $29,954

Albuquerque, NM $29,945

Tulsa, OK $29,945

Newport News, VA $29,941

High Point, NC $29,932

Ogden, UT $29,919

Corpus Christi, TX $29,894

Laramie, WY $29,875

Norfolk, VA $29,875

Rock Island, IL $29,855

Saginaw, MI $29,849

Jacksonville, FL $29,846

Salisbury, NC $29,840

Memphis, TN $29,833

Moline, IL $29,817

Fort Myers, FL $29,808

Waterloo, IA $29,766

Spartanburg, SC $29,734

Lincoln, NE $29,718

Fort Wayne, IN $29,712

Birmingham, AL $29,677

Cedar Falls, IA $29,671

Provo, UT $29,668

Springfield, OH $29,664

San Antonio, TX $29,658

Greensboro, NC $29,645

South Bend, IN $29,642

Winston Salem, NC $29,639

Boise, ID $29,629

Savannah, GA $29,607

Muskegon, MI $29,550

Lima, OH $29,511

Lake Charles, LA $29,499

Anderson, IN $29,492

Lexington, KY $29,483

Augusta, GA $29,473

Greenville, SC $29,473

Wichita, KS $29,445

Tuscaloosa, AL $29,445

Columbia, SC $29,416

Bloomington, IN $29,336

Roanoke, VA $29,317

Asheville, NC $29,276

Knoxville, TN $29,222

Shreveport, LA $29,218

Wilmington, NC $29,177

Frankfort, KY $29,117

Oklahoma City, OK $29,094

Chillicothe, OH $29,082

Longview, TX $29,078

Topeka, KS $29,069

Mobile, AL $29,021

Terre Haute, IN $29,008

Erie, PA $29,005

Altoona, PA $28,989

Melbourne, FL $28,980

Amarillo, TX $28,967

Killeen, TX $28,957

Fayetteville, AR $28,932

Sioux Falls, SD $28,910

Chattanooga, TN $28,890

Idaho Falls, ID $28,887

Gainesville, FL $28,820

Portsmouth, OH $28,804

Little Rock, AR $28,798

Lynchburg, VA $28,798

Lafayette, LA $28,785

Youngstown, OH $28,785

Temple, TX $28,773

Daytona Beach, FL $28,766

Clarksville, TN $28,763

Pensacola, FL $28,760

Hopkinsville, KY $28,664

Charleston, WV $28,661

Florence, SC $28,645

Sioux City, IA $28,626

Macon, GA $28,534

Tallahassee, FL $28,531

Fayetteville, NC $28,524

Waco, TX $28,518

Wichita Falls, TX $28,518

Pine Bluff, AR $28,505

Vincennes, IN $28,445

Lubbock, TX $28,432

Great Falls, MT $28,413

Alamogordo, NM $28,409

Abilene, TX $28,384

Rapid City, SD $28,343

Monroe, LA $28,343

Albany, GA $28,323

Huntington, WV $28,320

Jackson, MS $28,317

Greenville, MS $28,314

Parkersburg, WV $28,282

Montgomery, AL $28,276

Johnstown, PA $28,269

Springfield, MO $28,244

Biloxi, MS $28,228

Sumter, SC $28,161

Columbus, GA $28,158

Twin Falls, ID $28,139

Pascagoula, MS $28,097

Kingsport, TN $28,015

Gulfport, MS $28,005

Alexandria, LA $27,900

Fort Smith, AR $27,820

El Paso, TX $27,734

Helena, MT $27,693

Las Cruces, NM $27,591

Harlingen, TX $27,502

Pocatello, ID $27,473

Florence, AL $27,464

Brownsville, TX $27,457

Dothan, AL $27,406

Mcallen, TX $27,390

Columbus, MS $27,155

Altus, OK $27,008

Lawton, OK $26,948

Pierre, SD $26,833

What Skills Can Increase a Sushi Roller's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.61% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Foodservice (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
Catering (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	14.61%
Foodservice	2.87%
Catering	1.44%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Sushi Roller's salary.

Generosity: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Generosity	$43,952	38%
WFM	$35,990	13%
Commitment	$35,353	11%
Analysis	$34,079	7%
Brand Awareness	$34,079	7%
Decision Making	$33,760	6%

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How Education impacts a Sushi Roller's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Sushi Rollers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Sushi Roller with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $32,120 and $34,508).

Sushi Roller Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Sushi Roller

No Diploma 8.8%

High School 50.8%

Associates 24.9%

Bachelors 15.0%

Masters 0.5%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	8.8%
High School	50.8%
Associates	24.9%
Bachelors	15.0%
Masters	0.5%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Sushi Roller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sushi Roller'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$29,334

Average $31,849/year

$34,131

$2,444

Average $2,654/month

$2,844

$564

Average $612/week

$656

$14

Average $15/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,131	$2,844	$656	$16
Average	$31,849	$2,654	$612	$15
25th Percentile	$29,334	$2,444	$564	$14

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Salary Trends for Sushi Roller

Salaries for a Sushi Roller can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $30,849 in 2023 to around $30,345 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sushi Roller salary trends, .

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2023

$30,849

2024

$30,700

2025

$30,345

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2024	$30,700
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