Costume Attendants Salary in Pennsylvania

Costume attendants in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $55,560 a year) and the least in Lancaster ($47,320), across the 3 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the costume attendants average at $50,990 and the median at $50,270 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,440.

Costume Attendants average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$55,560
Pittsburgh$49,310
Lancaster$47,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$55,560	$59,420	$50,270	$45,117	103
Pittsburgh	$49,310	$49,660	$44,760	$40,287	95
Lancaster	$47,320	$49,600	$39,530	$38,749	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Costume Attendants salary in other states

Costume Attendants salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

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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