As of June 2026, Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers has an AI-exposure score of 46/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
More exposed than 23% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$32,910. About 30,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Personal Care roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.
- Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
- Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
- Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box and permit only authorized persons to enter.
- Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.
- Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions.
- Count and record number of tickets collected.
- Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.
- Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
- Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.
- Distribute programs to patrons.
- Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters.
- Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.
- Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
- Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
- Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.
- Clean facilities.
- Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits.
- Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.
- Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
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