Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$41,220
- District of Columbia$40,010
- California$39,770
- New York$39,140
- Colorado$37,850
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$22,730
- Alabama$24,040
- West Virginia$24,100
- Iowa$26,320
- Kentucky$26,650
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $41,220 | $41,010 | $20 | +24.6% | 4,070 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $40,010 | $37,930 | $19 | +20.9% | 770 |
| 3 | California | $39,770 | $37,870 | $19 | +20.2% | 16,460 |
| 4 | New York | $39,140 | $37,110 | $19 | +18.3% | 6,910 |
| 5 | Colorado | $37,850 | $38,380 | $18 | +14.4% | 2,960 |
| 6 | Maine | $37,400 | $35,850 | $18 | +13.1% | 400 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $36,450 | $34,940 | $18 | +10.2% | 1,130 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $36,300 | $35,990 | $17 | +9.7% | 3,030 |
| 9 | Oregon | $35,720 | $34,110 | $17 | +8% | 1,100 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $35,490 | $33,970 | $17 | +7.3% | 190 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $35,430 | $33,940 | $17 | +7.1% | 2,270 |
| 12 | Alaska | $35,140 | $34,680 | $17 | +6.2% | 180 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $34,840 | $30,640 | $17 | +5.3% | 540 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $34,750 | $34,040 | $17 | +5% | 340 |
| 15 | Maryland | $34,740 | $34,020 | $17 | +5% | 1,770 |
| 16 | Illinois | $34,520 | $34,560 | $17 | +4.4% | 5,160 |
| 17 | Arizona | $33,910 | $32,510 | $16 | +2.5% | 3,540 |
| 18 | Nevada | $33,620 | $30,110 | $16 | +1.6% | 3,210 |
| 19 | Delaware | $33,330 | $31,200 | $16 | +0.8% | 200 |
| 20 | Montana | $32,710 | $34,420 | $16 | -1.1% | — |
| 21 | Missouri | $32,480 | $32,350 | $16 | -1.8% | 3,010 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $32,440 | $33,480 | $16 | -1.9% | 1,880 |
| 23 | Michigan | $31,480 | $30,530 | $15 | -4.8% | 3,170 |
| 24 | Florida | $31,150 | $29,130 | $15 | -5.8% | 9,300 |
| 25 | Kansas | $30,800 | $26,690 | $15 | -6.9% | 490 |
| 26 | Ohio | $30,280 | $28,540 | $15 | -8.5% | 3,730 |
| 27 | Georgia | $30,250 | $30,820 | $15 | -8.6% | 2,960 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $30,240 | $28,260 | $15 | -8.6% | 510 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $30,240 | $30,550 | $15 | -8.6% | 2,380 |
| 30 | Utah | $30,110 | $26,650 | $14 | -9% | 1,340 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $29,900 | $28,050 | $14 | -9.6% | 340 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $29,790 | $29,130 | $14 | -9.9% | 4,330 |
| 33 | Virginia | $29,690 | $28,580 | $14 | -10.2% | 3,130 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $29,690 | $28,780 | $14 | -10.2% | 2,100 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $29,580 | $30,260 | $14 | -10.6% | 5,390 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $29,470 | $29,430 | $14 | -10.9% | 320 |
| 37 | Idaho | $29,060 | $29,360 | $14 | -12.2% | 700 |
| 38 | Indiana | $28,730 | $27,440 | $14 | -13.1% | 1,930 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $28,600 | $27,800 | $14 | -13.5% | 120 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $28,450 | $28,230 | $14 | -14% | 570 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $27,920 | $27,840 | $13 | -15.6% | 200 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $27,830 | $26,490 | $13 | -15.9% | 1,300 |
| 43 | Texas | $27,420 | $26,610 | $13 | -17.1% | 12,270 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $27,360 | $27,750 | $13 | -17.3% | 870 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $26,750 | $26,260 | $13 | -19.1% | 1,450 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $26,650 | $25,930 | $13 | -19.4% | 1,110 |
| 47 | Iowa | $26,320 | $25,720 | $13 | -20.4% | 750 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $24,100 | $23,400 | $12 | -27.1% | 300 |
| 49 | Alabama | $24,040 | $22,360 | $12 | -27.3% | 770 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $22,730 | $21,570 | $11 | -31.3% | 610 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 251 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $44,760 | $44,490 | 960 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,250 | $42,580 | 2,960 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $42,860 | $44,010 | 1,880 |
| 4 | Bozeman, MT | $39,120 | $39,200 | 40 |
| 5 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $39,100 | $39,610 | 30 |
| 6 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,380 | $38,320 | 2,460 |
| 7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,310 | $39,380 | 7,290 |
| 8 | Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $38,260 | $34,770 | 70 |
| 9 | Napa, CA | $38,230 | $39,900 | 40 |
| 10 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $38,090 | $38,620 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $56,710 | $53,420 | — |
| 2 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $43,640 | $43,180 | — |
| 3 | Beverage Manufacturing | $43,640 | $43,180 | — |
| 4 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $43,640 | $42,500 | — |
| 5 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $41,090 | $46,600 | 230 |
| 6 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $40,380 | $38,360 | 150 |
| 7 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $40,380 | $38,360 | 150 |
| 8 | Personal and Laundry Services | $38,870 | $37,200 | 90 |
| 9 | Other Personal Services | $38,870 | $37,200 | 90 |
| 10 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | $37,790 | $35,730 | 390 |
| 11 | Casino Hotels | $37,530 | $38,960 | 1,090 |
| 12 | Other Support Services | $37,250 | $37,710 | 1,020 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers make in the U.S.?
The median ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers salary in the United States is $32,910 per year (mean $33,080), and about 80% earn between $23,560 and $42,470.
How much do ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers make per hour?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $33,080 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers at $41,220 per year (median $41,010).
What is the job outlook for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers?
Employment is projected to change +1.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 30,800 openings per year.