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How to become ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$32,910
25th–75th pct. $28,310–$36,940
Top pay (est.)
$55,200
Top 10% $42,470
Pay in 5 years
$38,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$44,500est.
$38,300–$51,700
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
20%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.9%
27K openings / yr

How to become ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Key skills

Service Orientation
3.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.8
Speaking
2.6
Persuasion
2.5
Monitoring
2.5
Coordination
2.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
2.9
English Language
2.7
Computers and Electronics
2.5
Sales and Marketing
2.4
Administrative
2.2
Mathematics
1.9
Communications and Media
1.8
Public Safety and Security
1.6

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicHandling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsTraining and Teaching OthersAssisting and Caring for OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionFar Vision

Training before entry

None / short demo
47%
Up to 1 month
38%
1–3 months
16%

Related work experience

None
75%
Up to 1 month
12%
6–12 months
10%
2–4 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.