Costume Attendant Salary
Costume Attendants earn a median $50,400 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
What costume attendants do
Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.9% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,700
Employment of costume attendants is projected to grow 5.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Costume Attendant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,868
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,125
- Medicare (1.45%)$731
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,676
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,150 | $15.46 | $28,013 |
| 25th percentile | $38,610 | $18.56 | $33,203 |
| Median (50th) | $50,400 | $24.23 | $42,676 |
| 75th percentile | $77,680 | $37.35 | $63,478 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $109,520 | $52.65 | $85,877 |
Costume Attendant salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $95,230 | +23.2% | $71,246 | $41,810 – $134,490 | 950 |
| Georgia | $94,890 | +38.7% | $71,283 | $48,260 – $109,050 | 100 |
| California | $72,030 | −10.5% | $56,016 | $38,190 – $127,180 | 1,620 |
| Washington | $64,650 | +3.6% | $54,126 | $42,180 – $74,690 | 120 |
| Colorado | $57,960 | +4.9% | $46,909 | $39,720 – $77,470 | 40 |
| Hawaii | $57,660 | +4.6% | $45,658 | $39,260 – $62,550 | 30 |
| Nevada | $55,640 | +17.2% | $46,887 | $31,200 – $87,110 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $55,190 | +17.1% | $43,986 | $35,770 – $70,970 | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $53,290 | +10.6% | $42,967 | $46,890 – $105,660 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $52,000 | +9.4% | $41,949 | $37,350 – $72,570 | 80 |
| Oregon | $51,680 | +36.6% | $40,013 | $37,090 – $58,010 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,270 | +6.1% | $41,029 | $33,730 – $59,420 | 260 |
| Illinois | $49,170 | +10.0% | $39,399 | $34,840 – $63,320 | 140 |
| Utah | $47,850 | +19.8% | $39,440 | $32,550 – $66,710 | 140 |
| Virginia | $46,790 | +4.3% | $37,899 | $30,950 – $57,850 | 40 |
| Ohio | $46,330 | +0.3% | $38,914 | $31,120 – $58,100 | 160 |
| Tennessee | $45,220 | +4.3% | $38,514 | $38,760 – $85,380 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $45,010 | +1.1% | $37,406 | $32,730 – $133,650 | 100 |
| Connecticut | $44,550 | −2.7% | $36,896 | $38,100 – $65,530 | 60 |
| Missouri | $40,800 | +13.8% | $33,983 | $30,720 – $61,490 | 110 |
| Florida | $40,680 | −31.1% | $34,866 | $33,980 – $65,560 | 670 |
| Wisconsin | $38,470 | −35.3% | $32,179 | $31,280 – $67,610 | 160 |
| Arizona | $37,430 | −0.6% | $31,528 | $35,090 – $63,290 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $37,240 | — | $30,917 | $31,850 – $48,310 | 40 |
| Alabama | $35,910 | +21.9% | $29,503 | $27,950 – $47,150 | 50 |
| Indiana | $34,160 | −1.1% | $28,649 | $30,530 – $58,560 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $33,920 | −9.9% | $28,590 | $23,390 – $55,430 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $33,510 | −1.1% | $28,252 | $31,390 – $48,560 | 50 |
| Michigan | $31,920 | +7.5% | $26,722 | $27,270 – $48,090 | 80 |
| Texas | $28,440 | −23.5% | $25,030 | $23,330 – $57,220 | 550 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $36,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $32,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $32,150 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | $38,270 | No formal educational credential | -6.2% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $36,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner | $34,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Gambling Dealer | $34,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $32,910 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers | $48,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $48,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a costume attendant make?
The national median salary for costume attendants is $50,400 a year ($24.23 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,150 and the top 10% earn over $109,520. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays costume attendants the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $95,230.
How many costume attendants are there in the U.S.?
About 6,510 people work as costume attendants nationwide.