Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in New York

In New York, the median pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $17.84 an hour ($37,110 a year). About 6,910 people work in this job there.

$17.84Median hourly pay
$34,840–$42,470Middle half of workers, yearly
6,910People in this job in New York

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($32,910). New York ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in New York

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.97$33,220
25% of workers$16.75$34,840
Half of workers (median)$17.84$37,110
75% of workers$20.42$42,470
90% of workers$22.10$45,960

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City$38,3107,290
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$34,200200
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$33,270430
Rochester$33,250320
Syracuse$33,220400
Glens Falls$32,99040
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$32,920110

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$35,500
Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,080
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,490
Counter and Rental Clerks$46,270
Flight Attendants$126,650
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38,590
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$42,990
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$48,610

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.