Costume Attendant Salary
Costume Attendants earn a median $50,400 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$50,400
$24.23 per hour
Range
$32,150 – $109,520
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,510
across the U.S.
Costume Attendant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,676
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,556Monthly
$1,778Twice a month
$1,641Every 2 weeks
$20.52Hourly
- 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 |
Best cities for costume attendants (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $106,810 | $76,879 | $67,695 | 1,210 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $95,230 | $71,246 | $63,294 | 890 |
| 3 | Orlando, FL | $43,780 | $37,357 | $36,835 | 540 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $106,810
- New York, NY — $95,230
- Orlando, FL — $43,780
Costume Attendant salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $95,230 | $71,246 | $41,810 – $134,490 | 950 |
| Georgia | $94,890 | $71,283 | $48,260 – $109,050 | 100 |
| California | $72,030 | $56,016 | $38,190 – $127,180 | 1,620 |
| Washington | $64,650 | $54,126 | $42,180 – $74,690 | 120 |
| Colorado | $57,960 | $46,909 | $39,720 – $77,470 | 40 |
| Hawaii | $57,660 | $45,658 | $39,260 – $62,550 | 30 |
| Nevada | $55,640 | $46,887 | $31,200 – $87,110 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $55,190 | $43,986 | $35,770 – $70,970 | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $53,290 | $42,967 | $46,890 – $105,660 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $52,000 | $41,949 | $37,350 – $72,570 | 80 |
| Oregon | $51,680 | $40,013 | $37,090 – $58,010 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,270 | $41,029 | $33,730 – $59,420 | 260 |
| Illinois | $49,170 | $39,399 | $34,840 – $63,320 | 140 |
| Utah | $47,850 | $39,440 | $32,550 – $66,710 | 140 |
| Virginia | $46,790 | $37,899 | $30,950 – $57,850 | 40 |
| Ohio | $46,330 | $38,914 | $31,120 – $58,100 | 160 |
| Tennessee | $45,220 | $38,514 | $38,760 – $85,380 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $45,010 | $37,406 | $32,730 – $133,650 | 100 |
| Connecticut | $44,550 | $36,896 | $38,100 – $65,530 | 60 |
| Missouri | $40,800 | $33,983 | $30,720 – $61,490 | 110 |
| Florida | $40,680 | $34,866 | $33,980 – $65,560 | 670 |
| Wisconsin | $38,470 | $32,179 | $31,280 – $67,610 | 160 |
| Arizona | $37,430 | $31,528 | $35,090 – $63,290 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $37,240 | $30,917 | $31,850 – $48,310 | 40 |
| Alabama | $35,910 | $29,503 | $27,950 – $47,150 | 50 |
| Indiana | $34,160 | $28,649 | $30,530 – $58,560 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $33,920 | $28,590 | $23,390 – $55,430 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $33,510 | $28,252 | $31,390 – $48,560 | 50 |
| Michigan | $31,920 | $26,722 | $27,270 – $48,090 | 80 |
| Texas | $28,440 | $25,030 | $23,330 – $57,220 | 550 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many costume attendants are there in the U.S.?
About 6,510 people work as costume attendants nationwide.