SOC 39-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 3 metro areas compared
At $31,670, median pay for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Salt Lake City, UT tracks the national median of $32,910 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $31,670, median pay for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Salt Lake City, UT tracks the national median of $32,910 closely. Pay ranges from under $24,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $26,550 to $37,640.
The area has 600 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.93 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, St. George records the highest median at $27,560. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 571st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,280 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $26,550 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $31,670 | −3.8% |
| 75th | $37,640 | +14.4% |
| 90th | $45,060 | +36.9% |
| Mean | $32,190 | −2.2% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. George | $27,560 | 50 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $26,640 | 270 | |
| 3 | Provo | $25,710 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $31,670 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$31,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,022US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,670 a year, 3.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,280 to $45,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. George, at $27,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $31,670, or $15.23 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 3.8% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $45,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,280 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 St. George, at $27,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT. 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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