Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont

In San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA), the median pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $20.61 an hour ($42,860 a year). About 1,880 people work in this job there.

$20.61Median hourly pay
$40,020–$44,700Middle half of workers, yearly
1,880People in this job in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($32,910). It is 13% higher than the California median ($37,870).

Pay range for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.78$39,060
25% of workers$19.24$40,020
Half of workers (median)$20.61$42,860
75% of workers$21.49$44,700
90% of workers$23.74$49,370

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in California metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$44,760960
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (this page)$42,8601,880
Napa$38,23040
Santa Rosa-Petaluma$38,090190
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$37,8706,950
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom$37,640950
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad$37,2201,330
Modesto$36,680100
Salinas$36,390160
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles$36,380100
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura$36,320360
Santa Cruz-Watsonville$35,86050
Stockton-Lodi$35,680180
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$35,3101,460
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara$35,210160
Fresno$35,140330
Bakersfield-Delano$34,920220

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)

Related jobs in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$41,270
Receptionists and Information Clerks$49,450
Counter and Rental Clerks$47,740
Flight Attendants$89,430
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39,810
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$44,670
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50,170
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$40,140

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.