Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $32,910 · Median hourly: $15.82 · Employment: 121,770
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,560 | $11.33 |
| 25th | $28,310 | $13.61 |
| Median | $32,910 | $15.82 |
| 75th | $36,940 | $17.76 |
| 90th | $42,470 | $20.42 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-3031
- Total U.S. employment: 121,770
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
With approximately 121,770 ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $22,360 | $10.75 | -32.1% | 770 |
| Alaska | $34,680 | $16.68 | +5.4% | 180 |
| Arizona | $32,510 | $15.63 | -1.2% | 3,540 |
| Arkansas | $28,050 | $13.49 | -14.8% | 340 |
| California | $37,870 | $18.21 | +15.1% | 16,460 |
| Colorado | $38,380 | $18.45 | +16.6% | 2,960 |
| Connecticut | $34,940 | $16.80 | +6.2% | 1,130 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $15.00 | -5.2% | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $37,930 | $18.24 | +15.3% | 770 |
| Florida | $29,130 | $14.00 | -11.5% | 9,300 |
| Georgia | $30,820 | $14.82 | -6.4% | 2,960 |
| Hawaii | $30,640 | $14.73 | -6.9% | 540 |
| Idaho | $29,360 | $14.12 | -10.8% | 700 |
| Illinois | $34,560 | $16.61 | +5.0% | 5,160 |
| Indiana | $27,440 | $13.19 | -16.6% | 1,930 |
| Iowa | $25,720 | $12.37 | -21.8% | 750 |
| Kansas | $26,690 | $12.83 | -18.9% | 490 |
| Kentucky | $25,930 | $12.46 | -21.2% | 1,110 |
| Louisiana | $27,750 | $13.34 | -15.7% | 870 |
| Maine | $35,850 | $17.24 | +8.9% | 400 |
| Maryland | $34,020 | $16.36 | +3.4% | 1,770 |
| Massachusetts | $33,940 | $16.32 | +3.1% | 2,270 |
| Michigan | $30,530 | $14.68 | -7.2% | 3,170 |
| Minnesota | $33,480 | $16.09 | +1.7% | 1,880 |
| Mississippi | $21,570 | $10.37 | -34.5% | 610 |
| Missouri | $32,350 | $15.55 | -1.7% | 3,010 |
| Montana | $34,420 | $16.55 | +4.6% | 0 |
| Nebraska | $28,260 | $13.59 | -14.1% | 510 |
| Nevada | $30,110 | $14.48 | -8.5% | 3,210 |
| New Hampshire | $33,970 | $16.33 | +3.2% | 190 |
| New Jersey | $35,990 | $17.30 | +9.4% | 3,030 |
| New Mexico | $28,230 | $13.57 | -14.2% | 570 |
| New York | $37,110 | $17.84 | +12.8% | 6,910 |
| North Carolina | $30,260 | $14.55 | -8.1% | 5,390 |
| North Dakota | $27,840 | $13.39 | -15.4% | 200 |
| Ohio | $28,540 | $13.72 | -13.3% | 3,730 |
| Oklahoma | $26,260 | $12.62 | -20.2% | 1,450 |
| Oregon | $34,110 | $16.40 | +3.6% | 1,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,130 | $14.00 | -11.5% | 4,330 |
| Rhode Island | $34,040 | $16.36 | +3.4% | 340 |
| South Carolina | $26,490 | $12.73 | -19.5% | 1,300 |
| South Dakota | $29,430 | $14.15 | -10.6% | 320 |
| Tennessee | $30,550 | $14.69 | -7.2% | 2,380 |
| Texas | $26,610 | $12.79 | -19.1% | 12,270 |
| Utah | $26,650 | $12.81 | -19.0% | 1,340 |
| Virginia | $28,580 | $13.74 | -13.2% | 3,130 |
| Washington | $41,010 | $19.71 | +24.6% | 4,070 |
| West Virginia | $23,400 | $11.25 | -28.9% | 300 |
| Wisconsin | $28,780 | $13.84 | -12.5% | 2,100 |
| Wyoming | $27,800 | $13.37 | -15.5% | 120 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers?
The median annual wage for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $32,910 ($15.82 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 121,770 ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $15.82. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.