Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City

In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $18.42 an hour ($38,310 a year). About 7,290 people work in this job there.

$18.42Median hourly pay
$35,980–$42,110Middle half of workers, yearly
7,290People in this job in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($32,910). It is 3% higher than the New York median ($37,110).

Pay range for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.50$34,330
25% of workers$17.30$35,980
Half of workers (median)$18.42$38,310
75% of workers$20.25$42,110
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 (this page)$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-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$35,950
Receptionists and Information Clerks$44,690
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,500
Flight Attendants$127,740
Counter and Rental Clerks$48,040
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$43,490
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$41,600
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.