SOC 393031

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.

National Median

$31,150

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$31,150

Entry Level (10th pct)

$22,880

Experienced (90th pct)

$40,210

Total Employed

119,210

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$22,880 - $27,140
Mid Career2-8 years experience$27,140 - $35,650
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$35,650 - $40,210

Highest Paying Locations for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$42,450830
Kahului-Wailuku, HI$41,94070
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$41,7302,240
District of Columbia$40,1601,010
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$39,5801,870
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area$38,28040
Flagstaff, AZ$37,940110
Washington$37,7303,290
Napa, CA$36,81040
Colorado$36,6602,860
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$36,6602,270
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$36,4407,370
Portland-South Portland, ME$36,410190
New York$36,2507,540
California$35,99015,800
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$35,9007,280
Salinas, CA$35,850120
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$35,6701,140
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$35,570180
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$35,560700
Boulder, CO$35,55060
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$35,3602,690
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA$35,260100
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$35,2502,110
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$35,200610
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA$35,17040
Massachusetts$35,0702,880
Maine$35,010450
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$34,99050
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$34,980310
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$34,810180
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ$34,810380
Modesto, CA$34,75080
Bellingham, WA$34,60070
Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area$34,58070
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$34,5401,290
New Jersey$34,4302,530
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$34,420250
New Haven, CT$34,400170
Barnstable Town, MA$34,390110
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$34,320130
Stockton-Lodi, CA$34,080110
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area$34,06060
Bakersfield-Delano, CA$34,060200
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area$34,050120
Kennewick-Richland, WA$33,86070
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area$33,86050
Oregon$33,740920
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area$33,62060
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area$33,59040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers?
The national median annual salary for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers is $31,150, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takerss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $42,450.
How much can an experienced Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers make?
Top-earning Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takerss (90th percentile) make $40,210 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.