Top 15 cities for costume attendants by average salary
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,150 |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $88,650 |
| New York, NY | $85,630 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,680 |
| Washington, DC | $63,190 |
| Seattle, WA | $62,410 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $61,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,560 |
| Sarasota, FL | $55,110 |
| Boston, MA | $54,610 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $53,280 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,380 |
| Columbus, OH | $51,870 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,770 |
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Costume Attendants salary by state
California pays costume attendants the most statewide, $86,540 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $86,540 | $72,030 | 1,620 | 5 | $97,150 | $42,840 |
| New York | $84,990 | $95,230 | 950 | 1 | $85,630 | $85,630 |
| Georgia | $84,670 | $94,890 | 100 | 1 | $88,650 | $88,650 |
| Washington, D.C. | $69,210 | $53,290 | 60 | 1 | $63,190 | $63,190 |
| Washington | $61,130 | $64,650 | 120 | 1 | $62,410 | $62,410 |
| Nevada | $59,450 | $55,640 | 390 | 1 | $61,540 | $61,540 |
| Tennessee | $58,270 | $45,220 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $57,340 | $57,960 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $57,000 | $45,010 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaii | $54,740 | $57,660 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $53,390 | $55,190 | 90 | 1 | $54,610 | $54,610 |
| Minnesota | $52,740 | $52,000 | 80 | 1 | $53,280 | $53,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,990 | $50,270 | 260 | 3 | $55,560 | $47,320 |
| Illinois | $49,910 | $49,170 | 140 | 1 | $50,260 | $50,260 |
| Oregon | $49,790 | $51,680 | 60 | 1 | $48,700 | $48,700 |
| Connecticut | $48,980 | $44,550 | 60 | 1 | $48,100 | $48,100 |
| Florida | $47,990 | $40,680 | 670 | 2 | $55,110 | $47,770 |
| Utah | $47,750 | $47,850 | 140 | 1 | $52,380 | $52,380 |
| Missouri | $44,860 | $40,800 | 110 | 2 | $49,910 | $39,630 |
| Ohio | $44,690 | $46,330 | 160 | 3 | $51,870 | $43,930 |
| Virginia | $44,620 | $46,790 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $43,530 | $37,430 | 60 | 1 | $44,840 | $44,840 |
| Wisconsin | $42,860 | $38,470 | 160 | 2 | $44,040 | $41,980 |
| Kentucky | $41,920 | $37,240 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $39,710 | $34,160 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $37,950 | $33,920 | 50 | 1 | $34,020 | $34,020 |
| South Carolina | $37,530 | $33,510 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $36,840 | $28,440 | 550 | 4 | $41,440 | $33,790 |
| Michigan | $35,670 | $31,920 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $34,410 | $35,910 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Costume Attendants salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,150 | $106,810 | $46.71 | 1,210 |
| Atlanta, GA | $88,650 | $94,900 | $42.62 | 70 |
| New York, NY | $85,630 | $95,230 | $41.17 | 890 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,680 | $69,930 | $35.90 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,680 | $59,260 | $31.58 | 80 |
| Washington, DC | $63,190 | $51,280 | $30.38 | 80 |
| Seattle, WA | $62,410 | $65,460 | $30.01 | 110 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $61,540 | $56,690 | $29.59 | 350 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,560 | $59,420 | $26.71 | 120 |
| Sarasota, FL | $55,110 | $40,800 | $26.49 | 30 |
| Boston, MA | $54,610 | $56,000 | $26.26 | 70 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $53,280 | $52,000 | $25.62 | 70 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,380 | $50,020 | $25.18 | n/a |
| Columbus, OH | $51,870 | $55,310 | $24.94 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,770 | $43,620 | $24.41 | 90 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,260 | $49,180 | $24.16 | 120 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,910 | $47,160 | $23.99 | 50 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,310 | $49,660 | $23.71 | 70 |
| Portland, OR | $48,700 | $45,010 | $23.41 | 30 |
| Hartford, CT | $48,100 | $44,280 | $23.12 | 50 |
| Orlando, FL | $47,770 | $43,780 | $22.97 | 540 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,320 | $49,600 | $22.75 | 40 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $44,840 | $41,440 | $21.56 | 50 |
| Cleveland, OH | $44,440 | $48,780 | $21.37 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $44,040 | $40,440 | $21.17 | 70 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,930 | $39,730 | $21.12 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,840 | $39,800 | $20.59 | 50 |
| Madison, WI | $41,980 | $39,190 | $20.18 | 40 |
| Houston, TX | $41,440 | $45,750 | $19.92 | 210 |
| Kansas City, MO | $39,630 | $35,100 | $19.05 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,070 | $27,090 | $17.82 | n/a |
| Austin, TX | $36,300 | $26,380 | $17.45 | 80 |
| Charlotte, NC | $34,020 | $33,510 | $16.36 | 30 |
| San Antonio, TX | $33,790 | $24,410 | $16.25 | 60 |
Related jobs
- Amusement and Recreation AttendantsU.S. average $32,640
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket TakersU.S. average $33,080
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsU.S. average $38,460
- Gambling DealersU.S. average $42,550
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and RunnersU.S. average $36,450
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All OtherU.S. average $34,980
- Gambling Service Workers, All OtherU.S. average $41,380
- Motion Picture ProjectionistsU.S. average $51,480
Costume Attendants salary: questions
Where do costume attendants make the most money?
In Los Angeles, CA, with an average of $97,150 a year, among the 34 metro areas we cover.
What is the average costume attendants salary in the U.S.?
$63,440 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $50,400, so half of costume attendants earn more than that and half less.
What salary should costume attendants ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of costume attendants nationwide earn between $38,610 (25th percentile) and $77,680 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays costume attendants the most?
California, with a statewide average of $86,540 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is costume attendants pay the lowest?
San Antonio, TX, at $33,790 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-3092.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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