There's no specific term for the person who sells tickets at a movie theater, but generic titles such as clerk, ticket salesperson, ticket counter attendant and cashier, are generally understandable terms referring to the person taking the payment from customers upon entry to the establishment.
According to Job-Applications.com, concessions workers, ushers, and ticket salespersons often carry out interchangeable roles in movie-theater operations.
Entry-level concession employees sell popcorn, candy, drinks, and other snacks for patrons to enjoy while viewing movies. At some theaters, customers may purchase tickets at the snack counter; however, many venues feature separate desks for such purposes.
Ushers check ticket stubs at the theater doors and ensure behavioral and cleanliness standards remain upheld in the facility. Most entry-level theater employees make about $8.86 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Projectionists operate the film projectors during showtimes. Employees bearing the title of projectionist typically also repair and maintain the equipment. Due to the further training and skills necessary, projectionists earn closer to $11.00 an hour.
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