How much does a costume attendant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.23 an hour or $4,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.23
- Average (mean)
- $63,440
- Jobs
- 6,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 25th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $50,400 | $24.23 | |
| 75th | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.65 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $95,230 |
| Georgia | $94,890 |
| California | $72,030 |
| Washington | $64,650 |
| Colorado | $57,960 |
| Hawaii | $57,660 |
| Nevada | $55,640 |
| Massachusetts | $55,190 |
| District of Columbia | $53,290 |
| Minnesota | $52,000 |
| Oregon | $51,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,270 |
| Illinois | $49,170 |
| Utah | $47,850 |
| Virginia | $46,790 |
| Ohio | $46,330 |
| Tennessee | $45,220 |
| New Jersey | $45,010 |
| Connecticut | $44,550 |
| Missouri | $40,800 |
| Florida | $40,680 |
| Wisconsin | $38,470 |
| Arizona | $37,430 |
| Kentucky | $37,240 |
| Alabama | $35,910 |
| Indiana | $34,160 |
| North Carolina | $33,920 |
| South Carolina | $33,510 |
| Michigan | $31,920 |
| Texas | $28,440 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,800 |
| New York, NY | $95,230 |
| Atlanta, GA | $94,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $69,930 |
| Seattle, WA | $65,460 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,260 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $56,690 |
| Boston, MA | $56,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $55,310 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,000 |
| Washington, DC | $51,280 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $50,020 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,660 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,600 |
In other countries
Costume Attendant belongs to the international group "Other artistic and cultural associate professionals".
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- Entertainment Attendant and Related Worker$32,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a costume attendant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.23 ($50,400 a year).
How much does a costume attendant make a month?
About $4,200 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,400 a year.
How much does a costume attendant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,150 or less a year ($15.46 an hour); the top 10% make $109,500 or more.
Which state pays costume attendants the most?
New York, with a median of $95,230 a year, followed by Georgia ($94,890) and California ($72,030).
Which city pays costume attendants the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $106,800 a year.
How many costume attendants are there in the United States?
About 6,510 people work as costume attendants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.