Box Office Manager

Also called: Ticketing Manager

Runs ticket sales for a theater or venue, both online and at the window.

A day in the life

A box office manager sets up seating maps in ticketing software, handles VIP requests and refunds, and reconciles the night's sales.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$44k
High
$65k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Customer service and ticketing system experience.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Arts Administration, Business.

Outlook

Growing slowly. Online ticketing reduces staff needs.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Online and mobile ticketing handles most sales; managing will-call, problems and staff keeps a smaller role.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Computer applications, Business math, Theater.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-2011.

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