SOC 39-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — Idaho
Idaho · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Idaho is $29,360 per year, 10.8% below the national median of $32,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Idaho is $29,360 per year, 10.8% below the national median of $32,910. Half of workers earn between $25,350 and $32,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,880 and the ninetieth at $35,120.
Employment stands at 700, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho ranks number 28th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $31,200. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 610th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,880 | −30.5% |
| 25th | $25,350 | −23.0% |
| Median (50th) | $29,360 | −10.8% |
| 75th | $32,720 | −0.6% |
| 90th | $35,120 | +6.7% |
| Mean | $29,060 | −11.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $31,200 | 330 | |
| 2 | Twin Falls | $22,800 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $29,360 goes as far as $30,743 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,743US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,360 a year, 10.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,880 to $35,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 700 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $31,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $29,360, or $14.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $32,910, so pay in Idaho is 10.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $35,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boise City, at $31,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 700 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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