Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $15.82 an hour ($32,910 a year). About 121,770 people work in this job there.

$15.82Median hourly pay
$28,310–$36,940Middle half of workers, yearly
121,770People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.33$23,560
25% of workers$13.61$28,310
Half of workers (median)$15.82$32,910
75% of workers$17.76$36,940
90% of workers$20.42$42,470

Best-paying states for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington$41,0104,070
Colorado$38,3802,960
District of Columbia$37,930770
California$37,87016,460
New York$37,1106,910
New Jersey$35,9903,030
Maine$35,850400
Connecticut$34,9401,130
Alaska$34,680180
Illinois$34,5605,160

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 27,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$32,880
Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,010
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,200
Counter and Rental Clerks$41,300
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,070
Flight Attendants$63,580
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$44,390
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$37,080

Other job titles for this job

Admittance AttendantDoor AttendantDoor CaptainDoorpersonDrive-in Theater AttendantEvent AttendantGate ClerkLobby AttendantLodge AttendantPress Box CustodianProgram AttendantSpecial Events Attendant

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.