SOC 39-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
At $21,910, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, 33.4% beneath the national figure of $32,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $21,910, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, 33.4% beneath the national figure of $32,910. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $20,500 and $26,680. The lowest tenth earn under $17,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $29,210.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Fort Wayne leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $31,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 397th of 397 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,680 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $20,500 | −37.7% |
| Median (50th) | $21,910 | −33.4% |
| 75th | $26,680 | −18.9% |
| 90th | $29,210 | −11.2% |
| Mean | $23,600 | −28.3% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne | $31,930 | 170 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $28,940 | 780 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $21,910 goes as far as $23,483 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$23,483US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,910 a year, 33.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $17,680 to $29,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Wayne, at $31,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Southern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $21,910, or $10.53 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 Southern Indiana, IN is 33.4% 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 Southern Indiana, IN earns more than $29,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $17,680 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 Fort Wayne, at $31,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Southern Indiana, IN. 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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