The salary statistics of ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare ushers, lobby attendant, and ticket takers salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $38,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers is $18,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $23,250 | 2.54% | 0.90% |
| 2017 | $22,660 | 3.05% | - |
| 2016 | $21,970 | 0.00% | - |
| 2015 | $21,970 | 0.82% | - |
| 2014 | $21,790 | -0.46% | - |
| 2013 | $21,890 | -5.25% | - |
| 2012 | $23,040 | - | - |
The average salaries of ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers in three industries in the accommodation and food services sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for ushers, lobby attendant, and ticket takers occupations is the special food services industry with an annual salary $29,430. The lowest paying industry is the full-service restaurants industry (annual salary $20,250). For detailed ushers, lobby attendant, and ticket takers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Special Food Services | |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | |
| Full-Service Restaurants | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].