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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.

Median salary (BLS)

$32,910

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$24k – $42k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

Cost to qualify

$200–$1,150

Time to qualify

1.5 yr

Renewal

$75/yr

  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

  3. 3

    State license — supervised hours + exam

    License

    Most counseling and social-work roles (LCSW/LPC pattern) require supervised experience hours and a state exam.

    $200–$1,000 · 12 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

    Entry / Junior

    $23,560

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

    Established

    $32,910

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

    Senior

    $37,690

Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

Fields of study

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