Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salary
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers earn a median $32,910 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$32,910
$15.82 per hour
Range
$23,560 – $42,470
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
121,770
across the U.S.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$28,623
per year · effective tax rate 13.0%
$2,385Monthly
$1,193Twice a month
$1,101Every 2 weeks
$13.76Hourly
- Federal income tax$1,769
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,040
- Medicare (1.45%)$477
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$28,623
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $23,560 | $11.33 | $21,012 |
| 25th percentile | $28,310 | $13.61 | $24,923 |
| Median (50th) | $32,910 | $15.82 | $28,623 |
| 75th percentile | $36,940 | $17.76 | $31,861 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $42,470 | $20.42 | $36,305 |
Best cities for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $44,250 | $37,735 | $33,955 | 2,960 |
| 2 | San Jose, CA | $44,760 | $36,783 | $33,311 | 960 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $42,860 | $35,357 | $30,582 | 1,880 |
| 4 | Greensboro, NC | $33,650 | $28,384 | $30,565 | 660 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $38,380 | $32,038 | $30,287 | 2,460 |
| 6 | Kansas City, MO | $32,480 | $27,688 | $29,920 | 810 |
| 7 | Sacramento, CA | $37,640 | $31,439 | $29,474 | 950 |
| 8 | Providence, RI | $33,780 | $28,672 | $28,173 | 440 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh, PA | $31,670 | $26,655 | $28,155 | 1,380 |
| 10 | St. Louis, MO | $31,200 | $26,720 | $28,100 | 960 |
| 11 | Atlanta, GA | $33,540 | $28,011 | $27,995 | 2,120 |
| 12 | New York, NY | $38,310 | $31,490 | $27,976 | 7,290 |
| 13 | Riverside, CA | $35,310 | $29,691 | $27,894 | 1,460 |
| 14 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,870 | $31,612 | $27,836 | 6,950 |
| 15 | San Diego, CA | $37,220 | $31,124 | $27,818 | 1,330 |
| 16 | Cincinnati, OH | $30,350 | $26,514 | $27,801 | 1,250 |
| 17 | Nashville, TN | $30,590 | $26,759 | $27,776 | 1,260 |
| 18 | Chicago, IL | $35,000 | $28,715 | $27,718 | 4,490 |
| 19 | Washington, DC | $36,080 | $30,171 | $27,710 | 2,330 |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | $34,250 | $28,686 | $27,366 | 1,590 |
| 21 | Detroit, MI | $32,840 | $27,422 | $27,341 | 1,590 |
| 22 | Cleveland, OH | $29,230 | $25,645 | $27,304 | 670 |
| 23 | Tucson, AZ | $30,580 | $26,195 | $27,034 | 510 |
| 24 | Salt Lake City, UT | $31,670 | $27,168 | $26,934 | 600 |
| 25 | Charlotte, NC | $30,720 | $26,147 | $26,859 | 1,770 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $44,760
- Seattle, WA — $44,250
- San Francisco, CA — $42,860
- Denver, CO — $38,380
- New York, NY — $38,310
- Los Angeles, CA — $37,870
- Sacramento, CA — $37,640
- San Diego, CA — $37,220
- Washington, DC — $36,080
- Riverside, CA — $35,310
- Portland, OR — $35,150
- Chicago, IL — $35,000
- Minneapolis, MN — $34,250
- Boston, MA — $34,020
- Providence, RI — $33,780
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $41,010 | $35,132 | $35,380 – $48,410 | 4,070 |
| Colorado | $38,380 | $32,038 | $31,090 – $39,110 | 2,960 |
| District of Columbia | $37,930 | $31,547 | $36,400 – $46,330 | 770 |
| California | $37,870 | $31,612 | $34,970 – $46,070 | 16,460 |
| New York | $37,110 | $30,591 | $33,220 – $45,960 | 6,910 |
| New Jersey | $35,990 | $30,556 | $32,220 – $38,750 | 3,030 |
| Maine | $35,850 | $29,698 | $30,470 – $44,980 | 400 |
| Connecticut | $34,940 | $29,607 | $34,010 – $39,880 | 1,130 |
| Alaska | $34,680 | $30,045 | $28,040 – $49,420 | 180 |
| Illinois | $34,560 | $28,383 | $31,200 – $38,600 | 5,160 |
| Montana | $34,420 | $28,975 | $22,510 – $39,120 | — |
| Oregon | $34,110 | $27,432 | $30,720 – $42,230 | 1,100 |
| Rhode Island | $34,040 | $28,872 | $31,200 – $42,780 | 340 |
| Maryland | $34,020 | $28,263 | $31,200 – $39,260 | 1,770 |
| New Hampshire | $33,970 | $29,475 | $28,430 – $46,300 | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $33,940 | $27,974 | $32,150 – $43,270 | 2,270 |
| Minnesota | $33,480 | $28,109 | $24,130 – $35,460 | 1,880 |
| Arizona | $32,510 | $27,698 | $30,580 – $37,560 | 3,540 |
| Missouri | $32,350 | $27,590 | $28,600 – $36,570 | 3,010 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $26,194 | $31,200 – $36,920 | 200 |
| Georgia | $30,820 | $25,967 | $21,150 – $36,150 | 2,960 |
| Hawaii | $30,640 | $25,866 | $29,120 – $46,240 | 540 |
| Tennessee | $30,550 | $26,727 | $23,080 – $36,070 | 2,380 |
| Michigan | $30,530 | $25,664 | $25,960 – $37,330 | 3,170 |
| North Carolina | $30,260 | $25,795 | $22,320 – $33,800 | 5,390 |
| Nevada | $30,110 | $26,373 | $28,150 – $43,880 | 3,210 |
| South Dakota | $29,430 | $25,827 | $26,710 – $31,000 | 320 |
| Idaho | $29,360 | $25,323 | $22,880 – $35,120 | 700 |
| Florida | $29,130 | $25,586 | $27,610 – $35,580 | 9,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,130 | $24,692 | $21,310 – $36,750 | 4,330 |
| Wisconsin | $28,780 | $24,811 | $22,340 – $36,460 | 2,100 |
| Virginia | $28,580 | $24,315 | $26,720 – $34,140 | 3,130 |
| Ohio | $28,540 | $25,109 | $23,400 – $35,740 | 3,730 |
| Nebraska | $28,260 | $24,420 | $28,080 – $37,110 | 510 |
| New Mexico | $28,230 | $24,563 | $26,900 – $29,510 | 570 |
| Arkansas | $28,050 | $23,828 | $23,810 – $37,430 | 340 |
| North Dakota | $27,840 | $24,536 | $20,290 – $37,190 | 200 |
| Wyoming | $27,800 | $24,503 | $21,320 – $36,750 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $27,750 | $24,016 | $21,750 – $34,790 | 870 |
| Indiana | $27,440 | $23,427 | $20,760 – $44,420 | 1,930 |
| Kansas | $26,690 | $22,865 | $22,590 – $64,300 | 490 |
| Utah | $26,650 | $23,323 | $22,760 – $41,160 | 1,340 |
| Texas | $26,610 | $23,523 | $20,150 – $36,120 | 12,270 |
| South Carolina | $26,490 | $22,990 | $20,800 – $39,520 | 1,300 |
| Oklahoma | $26,260 | $22,599 | $21,370 – $34,100 | 1,450 |
| Kentucky | $25,930 | $22,173 | $18,720 – $33,100 | 1,110 |
| Iowa | $25,720 | $22,465 | $21,390 – $33,220 | 750 |
| West Virginia | $23,400 | $20,320 | $18,730 – $28,350 | 300 |
| Alabama | $22,360 | $19,170 | $19,150 – $31,840 | 770 |
| Mississippi | $21,570 | $19,242 | $18,720 – $27,450 | 610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers make?
The national median salary for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $32,910 a year ($15.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,560 and the top 10% earn over $42,470. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $41,010. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers are there in the U.S.?
About 121,770 people work as ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers nationwide.
All 45 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC