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.
- O*NET-SOC code
39-3031.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$32,910
Employment, U.S.121,770
Median hourly wage$15.82
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23,560 | $28,310 | $32,910 | $36,940 | $42,470 |
By state (50)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 770 | $22,360 | 0.47 |
| Alaska | 180 | $34,680 | 0.70 |
| Arizona | 3,540 | $32,510 | 1.40 |
| Arkansas | 340 | $28,050 | 0.33 |
| California | 16,460 | $37,870 | 1.15 |
| Colorado | 2,960 | $38,380 | 1.31 |
| Connecticut | 1,130 | $34,940 | 0.85 |
| Delaware | 200 | $31,200 | 0.53 |
| District of Columbia | 770 | $37,930 | 1.41 |
| Florida | 9,300 | $29,130 | 1.20 |
| Georgia | 2,960 | $30,820 | 0.77 |
| Hawaii | 540 | $30,640 | 1.10 |
| Idaho | 700 | $29,360 | 1.04 |
| Illinois | 5,160 | $34,560 | 1.08 |
| Indiana | 1,930 | $27,440 | 0.77 |
| Iowa | 750 | $25,720 | 0.61 |
| Kansas | 490 | $26,690 | 0.44 |
| Kentucky | 1,110 | $25,930 | 0.71 |
| Louisiana | 870 | $27,750 | 0.58 |
| Maine | 400 | $35,850 | 0.79 |
| Maryland | 1,770 | $34,020 | 0.82 |
| Massachusetts | 2,270 | $33,940 | 0.80 |
| Michigan | 3,170 | $30,530 | 0.92 |
| Minnesota | 1,880 | $33,480 | 0.81 |
| Mississippi | 610 | $21,570 | 0.67 |
| Missouri | 3,010 | $32,350 | 1.31 |
| Montana | $34,420 | ||
| Nebraska | 510 | $28,260 | 0.64 |
| Nevada | 3,210 | $30,110 | 2.64 |
| New Hampshire | 190 | $33,970 | 0.36 |
| New Jersey | 3,030 | $35,990 | 0.90 |
| New Mexico | 570 | $28,230 | 0.83 |
| New York | 6,910 | $37,110 | 0.91 |
| North Carolina | 5,390 | $30,260 | 1.39 |
| North Dakota | 200 | $27,840 | 0.58 |
| Ohio | 3,730 | $28,540 | 0.86 |
| Oklahoma | 1,450 | $26,260 | 1.08 |
| Oregon | 1,100 | $34,110 | 0.71 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,330 | $29,130 | 0.91 |
| Rhode Island | 340 | $34,040 | 0.86 |
| South Carolina | 1,300 | $26,490 | 0.72 |
| South Dakota | 320 | $29,430 | 0.90 |
| Tennessee | 2,380 | $30,550 | 0.93 |
| Texas | 12,270 | $26,610 | 1.11 |
| Utah | 1,340 | $26,650 | 0.99 |
| Virginia | 3,130 | $28,580 | 0.97 |
| Washington | 4,070 | $41,010 | 1.46 |
| West Virginia | 300 | $23,400 | 0.55 |
| Wisconsin | 2,100 | $28,780 | 0.91 |
| Wyoming | 120 | $27,800 | 0.53 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | 1-2 | 0.960 |
| 4 | Cashiers | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 5 | Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 1-2 | 0.957 |
| 6 | Counter and Rental Clerks | 1-2 | 0.953 |
| 7 | Bartenders | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 8 | Retail Salespersons | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 9 | Tellers | 1-2 | 0.947 |
| 10 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 1-2 | 0.947 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | Mathematics | 2.00 | 0.947 |
| Postal Service Clerks | Reading Comprehension | 1.00 | 0.944 |
| Pharmacy Aides | Reading Comprehension | 1.13 | 0.943 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | Reading Comprehension | 0.88 | 0.940 |
| Animal Caretakers | Reading Comprehension | 0.76 | 0.935 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | Reading Comprehension | 0.76 | 0.921 |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | Reading Comprehension | 0.76 | 0.918 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, excluding software Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| The General Store | 4 of 20 | 30.8x |
| Compris software | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| MICROS Systems HSI Profits Series | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| NCR Advanced Checkout Solution | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| NCR NeighborhoodPOS | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| 8 of 20 | 2.7x | |
| Microsoft Windows | 10 of 20 | 1.9x |
| Blink | 3 of 20 | 6.9x |
| Database software | 5 of 20 | 1.4x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.12 | 2.62 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.25 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.12 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 1.12 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.81 | 2.92 |
| English Language | 3.43 | 2.73 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.85 | 2.44 |
| Mathematics | 2.62 | 1.93 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.47 | 2.54 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.44 | 1.63 |
| Administrative | 2.27 | 2.25 |
| Administration and Management | 2.21 | 1.18 |
| Communications and Media | 2.18 | 1.82 |
| Education and Training | 2.08 | 1.50 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.05 | 1.15 |
| Telecommunications | 2.02 | 0.71 |
| Food Production | 1.91 | 1.04 |
| Law and Government | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.78 | 1.39 |
| Psychology | 1.71 | 1.55 |
| Production and Processing | 1.70 | 1.24 |
| Geography | 1.70 | 1.03 |
| Mechanical | 1.64 | 1.18 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.56 | 0.83 |
| Fine Arts | 1.52 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.49 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.42 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.40 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.35 | not rated |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.35 | not rated |
| Design | 1.33 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.33 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.31 | not rated |
| Transportation | 1.30 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.18 | not rated |
| Physics | 1.14 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.13 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Near Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Selective Attention | 2.88 | 2.12 |
| Far Vision | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Information Ordering | 2.75 | 2.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.62 | 1.88 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.50 | 1.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Static Strength | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Stamina | 2.12 | 1.25 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Written Expression | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Control Precision | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Visualization | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Number Facility | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Rate Control | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Reaction Time | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Depth Perception | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Response Orientation | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.12 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Microsoft Windows Mobile
- Ticket Alternative Express Entry
- Ticket scanning software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 2,840 | 3.19 | $30,110 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 360 | 2.72 | $36,550 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 660 | 2.32 | $33,650 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 220 | 2.13 | $27,650 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 220 | 2.11 | $36,680 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 430 | 2.03 | $30,000 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 2,460 | 1.95 | $38,380 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,960 | 1.81 | $44,250 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 220 | 1.75 | $33,260 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | 110 | 1.73 | $24,050 |