Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salary in New Jersey: $37,500 Average

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Average base salary, New Jersey

$37,500 / year

≈ $3,150 per month · $18.03 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $37,000

25th percentile
$34,000Average
$37,50075th percentile
$40,000

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

Alabama$25,000

Alaska$36,500

Arizona$35,000

Arkansas$31,000

California$41,000

Colorado$39,000

Connecticut$37,500

Delaware$34,500

District of Columbia$41,500

Florida$32,000

Georgia$31,500

Hawaii$36,000

Idaho$30,000

Illinois$35,500

Indiana$29,500

Iowa$27,000

Kansas$32,000

Kentucky$27,500

Louisiana$28,500

Maine$38,500

Maryland$36,000

Massachusetts$36,500

Michigan$32,500

Minnesota$33,500

Mississippi$23,500

Missouri$33,500

Montana$34,000

Nebraska$31,500

Nevada$35,000

New Hampshire$36,500

New Jersey$37,500

New Mexico$29,500

New York$40,500

North Carolina$30,500

North Dakota$29,000

Ohio$31,500

Oklahoma$27,500

Oregon$37,000

Pennsylvania$31,000

Rhode Island$36,000

South Carolina$29,000

South Dakota$30,500

Tennessee$31,500

Texas$28,500

Utah$31,000

Virginia$30,500

Washington$42,500

West Virginia$25,000

Wisconsin$30,500

Wyoming$29,500

About this role

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers is a professional role in the Personal Care and Service job family, focused on Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

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

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Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers salary by industry

Information

52,840 workers

$31,500

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

38,370 workers

$36,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

17,010 workers

$37,500

Accommodation and Food Services

4,700 workers

$38,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

4,180 workers

$32,500

Educational Services

3,350 workers

$33,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

3,350 workers

$33,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,100 workers

$34,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pays 28% below the average across 32 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $48,000).

Similar-paying roles in Personal Care and Service

Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,500

Shampooer$33,000

Childcare Worker$36,000

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$38,000

Funeral Attendant$38,500

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$40,000

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41,500

Gambling Service Workers, All Other$43,000

Concierge$44,000

Tour and Travel Guides$45,000

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 $48,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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