SOC 39-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — Southwest Missouri
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
In Southwest Missouri, MO the median wage is $28,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southwest Missouri, MO the median wage is $28,810. That is 12.5% lower than the national median of $32,910. Pay ranges from under $28,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $35,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,600 to $34,380.
Employment stands at 180, or 2.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kansas City records the highest median at $32,480. Of the 259 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 257th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | −13.1% |
| 25th | $28,600 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $28,810 | −12.5% |
| 75th | $34,380 | +4.5% |
| 90th | $35,990 | +9.4% |
| Mean | $31,040 | −5.7% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $32,480 | 810 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $31,200 | 60 | |
| 3 | St. Joseph | $31,200 | — | |
| 4 | St. Louis | $31,200 | 960 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $28,750 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $28,810 goes as far as $31,729 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,729US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,810 a year, 12.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,600 to $35,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $32,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in Southwest Missouri, MO?
The median annual wage is $28,810, or $13.85 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 Southwest Missouri, MO is 12.5% 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 Southwest Missouri, MO earns more than $35,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,600 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 Kansas City, at $32,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Missouri, MO. 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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