Retail

Usher, Lobby Attendant, and Ticket Taker

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.

Annual openings

611

Median wage

$38,380

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+5%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

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Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

With childrenNo
On a computerNo
OutdoorsNo
With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

Arts, Design, and Entertainment
Entertainment

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
Clean facilities.
Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.

Median annual wage: $38,380
Unique job postings: 2
Growth 2026–2032: +5%
Projected annual openings: 611
Counties with postings: 1

Education & credentials

Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Skills for the work

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Communications and Media
Sales and Marketing
Administration and Management
Computers and Electronics

Skills

Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Writing

Abilities

Speech Clarity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Near Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning

Pay & opportunity

Annual pay vs living wage

Denver metro · Single adult

Career pay: $40,061
Living wage: $55,390

Top Colorado regions

Region	Median wage	Openings/yr
Region 3 - Denver	$38,285	424
Region 2 - Northern Colorado	$37,057	34
Region 10 - Central Western Slope	$35,458	31

Top counties1 counties shown

Counties ranked by unique job postings. Source: Lightcast.

County	Unique job postings
Teller County	2