Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$32,910
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$15.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$42,470
entry level starts ~$23,560
Pay Grade
D
low pay · 122,000 employed

How much do Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers make?

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers earn a median annual salary of $32,910 in the United States, which works out to roughly $15.82 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $23,560 at the entry level and $42,470 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $28,310 and $36,940 a year.

That is $28,480 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers salary range by percentile

Half of all Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers earn between $28,310 and $36,940 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$23,560$11.33
25th percentile (early career)$28,310$13.61
50th percentile (median)$32,910$15.82
75th percentile (experienced)$36,940$17.76
90th percentile (top earners)$42,470$20.42

Highest-paying states for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay at $41,010 a year, followed by Colorado ($38,380) and District of Columbia ($37,930). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $21,570 — a gap of $19,440 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$41,010$19.72+25%
2Colorado$38,380$18.45+17%
3District of Columbia$37,930$18.24+15%
4California$37,870$18.21+15%
5New York$37,110$17.84+13%

Workforce and education

About 122,000 people work as Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers make in the United States?
The median Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers salary in the United States is $32,910 per year, or about $15.82 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $23,560, while the top 10% of earners make $42,470 or more.
How does Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of D (low pay), the Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers median of $32,910 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, with a median salary of $41,010 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers work in the United States?
About 122,000 people were employed as Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.