SOC 39-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Massachusetts is $33,940 per year, close to the national median of $32,910 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Massachusetts is $33,940 per year, close to the national median of $32,910 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,000 and $36,010. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,150 and the ninetieth at $43,270.
The area has 2,270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Massachusetts ranks number 16th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $34,020. Of the 717 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 717th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,150 | −2.3% |
| 25th | $33,000 | +0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $33,940 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $36,010 | +9.4% |
| 90th | $43,270 | +31.5% |
| Mean | $35,430 | +7.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $34,020 | 1,710 | |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $33,730 | 80 | |
| 3 | Pittsfield | $33,470 | 30 | |
| 4 | Worcester | $32,150 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $33,940 buys what $32,079 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,079US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,940 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,150 to $43,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $34,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $33,940, or $16.32 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 Massachusetts is 3.1% higher. 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 Massachusetts earns more than $43,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,150 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 Boston, at $34,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,270 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. 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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