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.
National median · BLS
$32,910
▲ +5.65%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$33,080
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
121,770
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Pay range for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$23,560
25th
$28,310
Median (50th)
$32,910
75th
$36,940
90th — top pay
$42,470
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
BLS projects employment of ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers to grow 0.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 27,300 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
124,500 → 125,600
+1,100 jobs
Projected change
+0.9%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
27,300
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
No formal educational credential
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening3.1
Speaking3.1
Coordination3.0
Service Orientation3.0
Social Perceptiveness3.0
Complex Problem Solving2.8
Critical Thinking2.8
Monitoring2.8
Reading Comprehension2.8
Active Learning2.5
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal Service3.8
English Language3.4
Sales and Marketing2.9
Mathematics2.6
Computers and Electronics2.5
Public Safety and Security2.4
Administrative2.3
Administration and Management2.2
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Windows MobileTicket Alternative Express EntryTicket scanning software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: 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.
About the job
What ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers do
Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
Clean facilities.
Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.
Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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