Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Yearly Monthly Biweekly Weekly Hourly
Average base salary, New Hampshire
$36,500 / year
≈ $3,050 per month · $17.55 per hour
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BLS May 2025 state data for New Hampshire · median $35,000
25th percentile$31,000 Average$36,500 75th percentile$44,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers salary by state
What Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takerss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
Clean facilities.
Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.
Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
Top skills: Social Perceptiveness Speaking Service Orientation Active Listening Coordination Persuasion
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay by experience level
Entry level $24,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career $29,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced $34,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior $38,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners $44,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
30,800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers salary by industry
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
52,830 workers
$31,500
Motion Picture and Video Industries
52,830 workers
$31,500
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
32,640 workers
$36,000
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
21,250 workers
$37,000
Administrative and Support Services
17,010 workers
$37,500
Employment Services
8,570 workers
$37,000
Investigation and Security Services
6,680 workers
$37,500
Spectator Sports
5,840 workers
$32,500
Performing Arts Companies
5,520 workers
$37,000
Accommodation
3,510 workers
$40,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pays 27% below the average across 33 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $47,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers make?
The average base salary for a Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers in the United States is $34,500 per year, or about $16.59 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $29,500 and $38,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?
The Personal Care and Service job family averages $47,500 across 33 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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