SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employees working as Ride Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 85 ratings. This is in line with the average of Ride Operator professionals at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Ride Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,358 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,406 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Ride Operator at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is $38,434 per year or $18 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $51,285 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $33,304 (25th percentile) and $44,763 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 166 salaries submitted by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Ride Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Ride Operator professionals typically earn between $16 and $22 per hour.
Ride Operator professionals typically earn between $2,775 and $3,730 monthly.