SOC 39-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 3 metro areas compared
At $35,020, median pay for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in New Haven, CT tracks the national median of $32,910 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,020, median pay for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in New Haven, CT tracks the national median of $32,910 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $37,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,750 to $37,300.
The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.89 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $36,280. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 446th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,750 | +5.6% |
| 25th | $34,750 | +5.6% |
| Median (50th) | $35,020 | +6.4% |
| 75th | $37,300 | +13.3% |
| 90th | $37,840 | +15.0% |
| Mean | $36,220 | +10.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $36,280 | 300 | |
| 2 | Hartford | $34,420 | 420 | |
| 3 | Norwich | $34,150 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $35,020 buys what $33,803 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,803US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,020 a year, 6.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,750 to $37,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $36,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $35,020, or $16.84 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 New Haven, CT is 6.4% 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 New Haven, CT earns more than $37,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,750 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 Bridgeport, at $36,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in New Haven, CT. 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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