Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, the median pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $18.24 an hour ($37,930 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.

$18.24Median hourly pay
$36,940–$39,380Middle half of workers, yearly
770People in this job in District of Columbia

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($32,910). District of Columbia ranks 3rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in District of Columbia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.50$36,400
25% of workers$17.76$36,940
Half of workers (median)$18.24$37,930
75% of workers$18.94$39,380
90% of workers$22.27$46,330

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$36,0802,330

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$38,880
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37,570
Receptionists and Information Clerks$49,060
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$47,060
Passenger Attendants$52,730

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.