Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in California
In California, the median pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $18.21 an hour ($37,870 a year). About 16,460 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($32,910). California ranks 4th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| 25% of workers | $17.37 | $36,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.21 | $37,870 |
| 75% of workers | $20.00 | $41,590 |
| 90% of workers | $22.15 | $46,070 |
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $44,760 | 960 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $42,860 | 1,880 |
| Napa | $38,230 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $38,090 | 190 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $37,870 | 6,950 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $37,640 | 950 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $37,220 | 1,330 |
| Modesto | $36,680 | 100 |
| Salinas | $36,390 | 160 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $36,380 | 100 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $36,320 | 360 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $35,860 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $35,680 | 180 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $35,310 | 1,460 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $35,210 | 160 |
| Fresno | $35,140 | 330 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $34,920 | 220 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $37,100 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $45,010 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,640 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $39,360 |
| Flight Attendants | $82,170 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $49,420 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $40,040 |
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