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Social Services

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

$31,150

Typical range

$23k – $40k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

    Entry / Junior

    $22,880

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

    Established

    $31,150

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

    Senior

    $35,680

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

Any field

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