Costume Attendants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for costume attendantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$86,540
- New York$84,990
- Georgia$84,670
- District of Columbia$69,210
- Washington$61,130
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$34,410
- Michigan$35,670
- Texas$36,840
- South Carolina$37,530
- North Carolina$37,950
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $86,540 | $72,030 | $42 | +36.4% | 1,620 |
| 2 | New York | $84,990 | $95,230 | $41 | +34% | 950 |
| 3 | Georgia | $84,670 | $94,890 | $41 | +33.5% | 100 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $69,210 | $53,290 | $33 | +9.1% | 60 |
| 5 | Washington | $61,130 | $64,650 | $29 | -3.6% | 120 |
| 6 | Nevada | $59,450 | $55,640 | $29 | -6.3% | 390 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $58,270 | $45,220 | $28 | -8.1% | 50 |
| 8 | Colorado | $57,340 | $57,960 | $28 | -9.6% | 40 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $57,000 | $45,010 | $27 | -10.2% | 100 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $54,740 | $57,660 | $26 | -13.7% | 30 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $53,390 | $55,190 | $26 | -15.8% | 90 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $52,740 | $52,000 | $25 | -16.9% | 80 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $50,990 | $50,270 | $25 | -19.6% | 260 |
| 14 | Illinois | $49,910 | $49,170 | $24 | -21.3% | 140 |
| 15 | Oregon | $49,790 | $51,680 | $24 | -21.5% | 60 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $48,980 | $44,550 | $24 | -22.8% | 60 |
| 17 | Florida | $47,990 | $40,680 | $23 | -24.4% | 670 |
| 18 | Utah | $47,750 | $47,850 | $23 | -24.7% | 140 |
| 19 | Missouri | $44,860 | $40,800 | $22 | -29.3% | 110 |
| 20 | Ohio | $44,690 | $46,330 | $21 | -29.6% | 160 |
| 21 | Virginia | $44,620 | $46,790 | $21 | -29.7% | 40 |
| 22 | Arizona | $43,530 | $37,430 | $21 | -31.4% | 60 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $42,860 | $38,470 | $21 | -32.4% | 160 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $41,920 | $37,240 | $20 | -33.9% | 40 |
| 25 | Indiana | $39,710 | $34,160 | $19 | -37.4% | 40 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $37,950 | $33,920 | $18 | -40.2% | 50 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $37,530 | $33,510 | $18 | -40.8% | 50 |
| 28 | Texas | $36,840 | $28,440 | $18 | -41.9% | 550 |
| 29 | Michigan | $35,670 | $31,920 | $17 | -43.8% | 80 |
| 30 | Alabama | $34,410 | $35,910 | $17 | -45.8% | 50 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 34 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,810 | $97,150 | 1,210 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $95,230 | $85,630 | 890 |
| 3 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $94,900 | $88,650 | 70 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $69,930 | $74,680 | 40 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,460 | $62,410 | 110 |
| 6 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,420 | $55,560 | 120 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,260 | $65,680 | 80 |
| 8 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $56,690 | $61,540 | 350 |
| 9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $56,000 | $54,610 | 70 |
| 10 | Columbus, OH | $55,310 | $51,870 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing costume attendantss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $108,330 | $111,780 | 1,110 |
| 2 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $108,330 | $111,830 | 1,110 |
| 3 | Sector 51 - Information | $108,330 | $110,830 | 1,200 |
| 4 | Broadcasting and Content Providers | $99,660 | $101,530 | 80 |
| 5 | Administrative and Support Services | $89,930 | $87,480 | 80 |
| 6 | Employment Services | $89,930 | $87,480 | 80 |
| 7 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $89,930 | $87,480 | 80 |
| 8 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $81,190 | $88,360 | — |
| 9 | Temporary Help Services | $80,360 | $83,460 | 60 |
| 10 | Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $55,310 | $52,720 | 310 |
| 11 | Junior Colleges | $53,580 | $55,660 | 40 |
| 12 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $53,580 | $56,270 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do costume attendants make in the U.S.?
The median costume attendants salary in the United States is $50,400 per year (mean $63,440), and about 80% earn between $32,150 and $109,520.
How much do costume attendants make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,440 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays costume attendants the most?
California has the highest average pay for costume attendants at $86,540 per year (median $72,030).
What is the job outlook for costume attendants?
Employment is projected to change +5.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 1,800 openings per year.