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The national median salary for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers is $32,906 per year ($15.82/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $28,309 and $36,941 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $42,474 per year. There are approximately 121,770 ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+1.2%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
31K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
122K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
No formal educational credential
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Motion Picture and Video Industries
NAICS 512100
53K
$30,580
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
NAICS 711300
21K
$35,260
Employment Services
NAICS 561300
9K
$33,650
Investigation and Security Services
NAICS 561600
7K
$35,150
Spectator Sports
NAICS 711200
6K
$31,200
Wage range across top 5 industries: $30,580 to $35,260 (15% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$11.33
$23,566
P25
$13.61
$28,309
P50MEDIAN
$15.82
$32,906
P75
$17.76
$36,941
P90
$20.42
$42,474
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · retail sector
Active
Openings Rate
4.6%
Quits Rate
3.1%
Retail openings rose to 737K (+52K) in March, rate up to 4.6%. Hires increased to 684K (+73K). Frontline turnover persists with quit rate at 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers salary?
The national median salary for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers is $32,906 per year ($15.82/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $28,309 and $36,941 annually.
How much do top-earning ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers is $42,474 per year ($20.42/hr). The 75th percentile is $36,941 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers?
Entry-level Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (10th percentile) earn approximately $23,566 per year ($11.33/hr). The 25th percentile is $28,309 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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