Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in the U.S. is $32,910 ($15.82 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $32,910
- Mean annual wage
- $33,080
- Median hourly wage
- $15.82
- Employment
- 121,770
121,770 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,560 | $11.33 |
| 25th percentile | $28,310 | $13.61 |
| Median (50th) | $32,910 | $15.82 |
| 75th percentile | $36,940 | $17.76 |
| 90th percentile | $42,470 | $20.42 |
Highest-paying states for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $41,010 | 4,070 |
| Colorado | $38,380 | 2,960 |
| District of Columbia | $37,930 | 770 |
| California | $37,870 | 16,460 |
| New York | $37,110 | 6,910 |
| New Jersey | $35,990 | 3,030 |
| Maine | $35,850 | 400 |
| Connecticut | $34,940 | 1,130 |
| Alaska | $34,680 | 180 |
| Illinois | $34,560 | 5,160 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $21,570 median annual wage
- Alabama: $22,360 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $23,400 median annual wage
- Iowa: $25,720 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $25,930 median annual wage
About this occupation
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.
Typical tasks
- Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
- Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.
- Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.
- Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps.
- Page individuals wanted at the box office.
- Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 7.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 27.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.4% |
| Associate's degree | 10.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.0% |
| Master's degree | 8.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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