The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Movie theaters
- Sports arenas
- Temporary worker agencies
- Amusement parks and other amusement services
- Performing arts centers
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow more slowly than average. The majority of jobs for ticket takers are at movie theaters. The number of movie theaters and people attending plays, concerts, and other performing arts affects demand.
Many openings will occur each year as current workers leave this career. The rate of turnover is high. This is because many workers use this as their first job. Once they gain experience they move on to other, higher-paying jobs.
Ushers and Ticket Takers (CIS 100478)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
3,045 Medium |
& |
58.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,075 High |
| Champaign Area |
39 Very small |
& |
17.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
33 Very small |
& |
39.4% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,842 Medium |
& |
62.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
667 High |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
115 Small |
& |
72.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
| Du Page County |
226 Small |
& |
58.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
80 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
46 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
27 Very small |
& |
14.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
159 Small |
& |
76.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| McHenry County |
38 Very small |
& |
65.8% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
26 Very small |
& |
11.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
32 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
99 Small |
& |
10.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
22 Very small |
& |
13.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
29 Very small |
& |
6.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
88 Small |
& |
63.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
110 Small |
& |
98.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
46 Very small |
& |
17.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
12 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
99 Small |
& |
45.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| United States |
106,600 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
31,500 High |