Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers to increase by 0.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 124,500 to 125,600 jobs. Its estimate of 27,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($32,910), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
124,500
Projected employment (2034)
125,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
27,300
Pay & Preparation
$32,910
No formal educational credential
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3.12/5) • Service Orientation (3/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3/5) • Coordination (3/5) • Monitoring (2.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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