SOC 39-3031 · May 2025 · United States
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers across the United States is $32,910 per year, measured over 121,770 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $41,010.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Pay for this occupation varies by 90.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $41,010 and Mississippi pays $21,570.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $41,010 | 4,070 | |
| 2 | Colorado | $38,380 | 2,960 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $37,930 | 770 | |
| 4 | California | $37,870 | 16,460 | |
| 5 | New York | $37,110 | 6,910 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $35,990 | 3,030 | |
| 7 | Maine | $35,850 | 400 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $34,940 | 1,130 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $34,680 | 180 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $34,560 | 5,160 |
States with the most Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 16,460 | $37,870 | |
| 2 | Texas | 12,270 | $26,610 | |
| 3 | Florida | 9,300 | $29,130 | |
| 4 | New York | 6,910 | $37,110 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 5,390 | $30,260 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 5,160 | $34,560 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 4,330 | $29,130 | |
| 8 | Washington | 4,070 | $41,010 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 3,730 | $28,540 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 3,540 | $32,510 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $44,760 | 960 |
| 2 | Seattle | $44,250 | 2,960 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $42,860 | 1,880 |
| 4 | Bozeman | $39,120 | 40 |
| 5 | Wenatchee | $39,100 | 30 |
| 6 | Denver | $38,380 | 2,460 |
| 7 | New York | $38,310 | 7,290 |
| 8 | Napa | $38,230 | 40 |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $38,090 | 190 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $37,870 | 6,950 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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