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Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Personal Care and Service (39-3031)

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.

At a Glance

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers earns a median of $31,150/yr with +1.2% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Median Annual Wage

$31,150/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+1.2%

Annual Openings

31

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Skills (3)

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

3.4
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

3.3
Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3.3

Knowledge (2)

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

4.3
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

3.4

Abilities (3)

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.4
Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3.3
Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.3

Technology (5)

Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (3)

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

4.0
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.6
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.3

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