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Ticket Taker Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

As an usher, greeter or ticket taker, you help to ensure safety, help to maintain the cleanliness of the venue and engage with guests to assist with their needs before, during and after the show.

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How much do ticket taker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for ticket taker in Colorado is $15.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.12 and $16.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a ticket taker?

As a ticket taker, you collect tickets in a movie theatre, theme park, sports stadium, or event venue. Your primary job duties include making sure that only paying patrons are admitted to the event and directing patrons to seating areas, concession stands, and exits. During the event, you may be asked to help with seating. You may also be asked to count the number of tickets collected. Ticket takers get a lot of questions from patrons, so excellent people skills and experience in customer service are essential qualifications in this career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ticket taker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Ticket Taker, you need strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and customer service experience, typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, handheld scanners, and ticketing software is often required. Excellent communication, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help in providing a positive guest experience and resolving issues quickly. These skills ensure efficient entry management, prevent fraud, and contribute to overall customer satisfaction at events.

What are some typical challenges a ticket taker faces during busy events?

Ticket Takers often encounter challenges such as managing large crowds, ensuring efficient entry flow, and handling guests with invalid or lost tickets. During peak times, staying calm and courteous while quickly scanning tickets and answering guest questions is essential. The role also requires attention to detail and the ability to address issues promptly to keep lines moving smoothly and maintain a positive guest experience.

What is the difference between Ticket Taker vs Usher?

AspectTicket TakerUsher
Required CredentialsNone specific, customer service skillsCustomer service skills, sometimes event-specific training
Work EnvironmentVenues like theaters, stadiums, cinemasEvent venues, theaters, concerts, sports arenas
Employer & IndustryEntertainment, sports, transportationEntertainment, events, hospitality
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for customer service roles at venuesRelated role involving guest assistance and crowd management

While both Ticket Takers and Ushers work at entertainment venues and focus on guest interaction, Ticket Takers primarily handle ticket validation and entry, whereas Ushers assist guests with seating, directions, and overall event experience. Both roles require strong customer service skills and are essential for smooth event operations.

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Infographic showing various Ticket Taker job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,195 per year, or $15 per hour.

Venue Ushers/ Ticket Taker

Denver, CO


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Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

THE JOB

US Concerts is seeking an Usher/Greeter/Ticket Taker. As an usher, greeter or ticket taker, you help to ensure safety, help to maintain the cleanliness of the venue and engage with guests to assist with their needs before, during and after the show.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

  • Greet guests, scan guest tickets upon entry to the venue, answer guest questions, assist guests with locating their seats and examines tickets for entry to various seat levels around the venue during the event.
  • Assist with keeping the venue safe, clean and presentable to the guest.
  • Resolve guest complaints or problems.
  • Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity.
  • Provide assistance to guests with special needs, such as helping with seat accommodations.
  • Guide guests to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
  • May assist in verifying staff credentials to generally restricted areas.
  • Show CARE by participating in the venue's sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.
  • Partner with fellow band members at the end of show to close the venue- this may include collecting recyclables from around the venue, picking up and properly storing event equipment such as chairs, barricade, Etc.
  • Assist patrons by giving directions places inside or outside the venue.
  • Ensure guests are safely enjoying the show.
  • Additional tasks as requested by management.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

  • At least 18 years old
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • At least 1+ year in a guest service role preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy
  • Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs and occasional sitting, lifting and carrying 25 lbs.+

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.


Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality,or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

$19.29 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment, or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.



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