How much does a costume attendant make in California?
$72,030a year
Median yearly pay for costume attendants in California. That is $34.63 an hour or $6,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.63
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,190Median: $72,030Highest 10%: $127,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $72,030 | $34.63 | |
| 75th | $109,500 | $52.65 | |
| 90th | $127,200 | $61.14 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $69,930 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,260 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,620 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for costume attendants.
| 1. New York | $95,230 |
| 2. Georgia | $94,890 |
| 3. California | $72,030 |
| 4. Washington | $64,650 |
| 5. Colorado | $57,960 |
| 6. Hawaii | $57,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a costume attendant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $34.63 ($72,030 a year).
Do costume attendants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $72,030 against $50,400 nationally, 43% more.
Where does California rank for costume attendant pay?
California ranks 3 of 30 states.
Which city in California pays costume attendants the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $106,800 a year.
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.