Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $16.83 an hour ($35,000 a year). About 4,490 people work in this job there.

$16.83Median hourly pay
$32,040–$35,140Middle half of workers, yearly
4,490People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($32,910). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($34,560).

Pay range for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.00$31,200
25% of workers$15.40$32,040
Half of workers (median)$16.83$35,000
75% of workers$16.89$35,140
90% of workers$18.56$38,600

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$35,0004,490
Bloomington$31,22040
Peoria$31,20070

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$35,010
Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,060
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,720
Flight Attendants$62,120
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$47,850
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,180
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36,130
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40,390

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.