Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Salary by State
The national median pay for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $32,910 a year. By state, it ranges from $21,570 in Mississippi to $41,010 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $23,560
- 25th percentile
- $28,310
- Median
- $32,910
- 75th percentile
- $36,940
- Top 10%
- $42,470
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 121,770 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $41,010 | +25% | $35,380 | $48,410 | 4,070 |
| 2 | Colorado | $38,380 | +17% | $31,090 | $39,110 | 2,960 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $37,930 | +15% | $36,400 | $46,330 | 770 |
| 4 | California | $37,870 | +15% | $34,970 | $46,070 | 16,460 |
| 5 | New York | $37,110 | +13% | $33,220 | $45,960 | 6,910 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $35,990 | +9% | $32,220 | $38,750 | 3,030 |
| 7 | Maine | $35,850 | +9% | $30,470 | $44,980 | 400 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $34,940 | +6% | $34,010 | $39,880 | 1,130 |
| 9 | Alaska | $34,680 | +5% | $28,040 | $49,420 | 180 |
| 10 | Illinois | $34,560 | +5% | $31,200 | $38,600 | 5,160 |
| 11 | Montana | $34,420 | +5% | $22,510 | $39,120 | Not published |
| 12 | Oregon | $34,110 | +4% | $30,720 | $42,230 | 1,100 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $34,040 | +3% | $31,200 | $42,780 | 340 |
| 14 | Maryland | $34,020 | +3% | $31,200 | $39,260 | 1,770 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $33,970 | +3% | $28,430 | $46,300 | 190 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $33,940 | +3% | $32,150 | $43,270 | 2,270 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $33,480 | +2% | $24,130 | $35,460 | 1,880 |
| 18 | Arizona | $32,510 | −1% | $30,580 | $37,560 | 3,540 |
| 19 | Missouri | $32,350 | −2% | $28,600 | $36,570 | 3,010 |
| 20 | Delaware | $31,200 | −5% | $31,200 | $36,920 | 200 |
| 21 | Georgia | $30,820 | −6% | $21,150 | $36,150 | 2,960 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $30,640 | −7% | $29,120 | $46,240 | 540 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $30,550 | −7% | $23,080 | $36,070 | 2,380 |
| 24 | Michigan | $30,530 | −7% | $25,960 | $37,330 | 3,170 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $30,260 | −8% | $22,320 | $33,800 | 5,390 |
| 26 | Nevada | $30,110 | −9% | $28,150 | $43,880 | 3,210 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $29,430 | −11% | $26,710 | $31,000 | 320 |
| 28 | Idaho | $29,360 | −11% | $22,880 | $35,120 | 700 |
| 29 | Florida | $29,130 | −11% | $27,610 | $35,580 | 9,300 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $29,130 | −11% | $21,310 | $36,750 | 4,330 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $28,780 | −13% | $22,340 | $36,460 | 2,100 |
| 32 | Virginia | $28,580 | −13% | $26,720 | $34,140 | 3,130 |
| 33 | Ohio | $28,540 | −13% | $23,400 | $35,740 | 3,730 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $28,260 | −14% | $28,080 | $37,110 | 510 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $28,230 | −14% | $26,900 | $29,510 | 570 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $28,050 | −15% | $23,810 | $37,430 | 340 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $27,840 | −15% | $20,290 | $37,190 | 200 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $27,800 | −16% | $21,320 | $36,750 | 120 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $27,750 | −16% | $21,750 | $34,790 | 870 |
| 40 | Indiana | $27,440 | −17% | $20,760 | $44,420 | 1,930 |
| 41 | Kansas | $26,690 | −19% | $22,590 | $64,300 | 490 |
| 42 | Utah | $26,650 | −19% | $22,760 | $41,160 | 1,340 |
| 43 | Texas | $26,610 | −19% | $20,150 | $36,120 | 12,270 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $26,490 | −20% | $20,800 | $39,520 | 1,300 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $26,260 | −20% | $21,370 | $34,100 | 1,450 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $25,930 | −21% | $18,720 | $33,100 | 1,110 |
| 47 | Iowa | $25,720 | −22% | $21,390 | $33,220 | 750 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $23,400 | −29% | $18,730 | $28,350 | 300 |
| 49 | Alabama | $22,360 | −32% | $19,150 | $31,840 | 770 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $21,570 | −34% | $18,720 | $27,450 | 610 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers salary questions
Which state pays ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers the most?
Washington, with a median of $41,010 a year (+25% vs. the national median of $32,910). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $21,570 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers work?
California has the most jobs, about 16,460, with a median of $37,870.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.