Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

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JOB SCORE
1.9/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

These are some key things to think about when job hunting.

Risk & user votes

Calculated automation risk

77% (High Risk)

High Risk (61-80%): This occupation shows a significant risk of end-to-end replacement by automation. Many core parts of the role may be structured, repeatable, software-driven, or physically predictable enough for AI, machines, or robotic systems to take over. If you work in this area, it may be worth exploring safer related careers or moving towards more human-centred responsibilities.

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Human strengths important in this job

These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.

Working directly with the public

Quite important
Why this matters
The job involves face-to-face interaction with customers, clients, or guests—answering questions, handling requests, and managing service situations in real time. Roles with frequent public interaction are harder to replace end-to-end because they rely on trust, communication, and adapting to unpredictable human needs.
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Social perceptiveness

Quite important
Why this matters
Noticing others’ emotions and reactions in the moment and adjusting what you say or do based on why they’re responding that way.
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What users think

Based on 39 votes

89% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that it's very probable this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 77% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

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Pay & outlook

Wages

Very low paid relative to other professions

In 2024, the median annual wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers was $31,150 ($15 per hour).

The median annual wage for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers was 37.1% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.

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Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Growth

Slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers' job openings is expected to rise 1.2% by 2034

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Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2024 there were 119,210 people employed as 'Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers' within the United States.

This represents around 0.08% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers'.

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What people are saying (2)

William
02 Jul 2024 13:13
It's likely to become sort of a Gourmet Job, taking focus in social interactions.
People sometimes fells lonely and just want someone to talk to. And this is why one must be polite on this job now and much more if want to stay on it.
Sarah (Highly likely)
26 Jun 2019 02:42
I think robots are more likely to take tickets as a job. I think it is a soon-to-be job for robots.
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Job description

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