Costume Attendants Salary by State
The national median pay for costume attendants is $50,400 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,440 in Texas to $95,230 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,150
- 25th percentile
- $38,610
- Median
- $50,400
- 75th percentile
- $77,680
- Top 10%
- $109,520
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 6,510 jobs.
Median pay in 29 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $95,230 | +89% | $41,810 | $134,490 | 950 |
| 2 | Georgia | $94,890 | +88% | $48,260 | $109,050 | 100 |
| 3 | California | $72,030 | +43% | $38,190 | $127,180 | 1,620 |
| 4 | Washington | $64,650 | +28% | $42,180 | $74,690 | 120 |
| 5 | Colorado | $57,960 | +15% | $39,720 | $77,470 | 40 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $57,660 | +14% | $39,260 | $62,550 | 30 |
| 7 | Nevada | $55,640 | +10% | $31,200 | $87,110 | 390 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $55,190 | +10% | $35,770 | $70,970 | 90 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $53,290 | +6% | $46,890 | $105,660 | 60 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $52,000 | +3% | $37,350 | $72,570 | 80 |
| 11 | Oregon | $51,680 | +3% | $37,090 | $58,010 | 60 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $50,270 | 0% | $33,730 | $59,420 | 260 |
| 13 | Illinois | $49,170 | −2% | $34,840 | $63,320 | 140 |
| 14 | Utah | $47,850 | −5% | $32,550 | $66,710 | 140 |
| 15 | Virginia | $46,790 | −7% | $30,950 | $57,850 | 40 |
| 16 | Ohio | $46,330 | −8% | $31,120 | $58,100 | 160 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $45,220 | −10% | $38,760 | $85,380 | 50 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $45,010 | −11% | $32,730 | $133,650 | 100 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $44,550 | −12% | $38,100 | $65,530 | 60 |
| 20 | Missouri | $40,800 | −19% | $30,720 | $61,490 | 110 |
| 21 | Florida | $40,680 | −19% | $33,980 | $65,560 | 670 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $38,470 | −24% | $31,280 | $67,610 | 160 |
| 23 | Arizona | $37,430 | −26% | $35,090 | $63,290 | 60 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $37,240 | −26% | $31,850 | $48,310 | 40 |
| 25 | Alabama | $35,910 | −29% | $27,950 | $47,150 | 50 |
| 26 | Indiana | $34,160 | −32% | $30,530 | $58,560 | 40 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $33,920 | −33% | $23,390 | $55,430 | 50 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $33,510 | −34% | $31,390 | $48,560 | 50 |
| 29 | Michigan | $31,920 | −37% | $27,270 | $48,090 | 80 |
| 30 | Texas | $28,440 | −44% | $23,330 | $57,220 | 550 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Costume Attendants salary questions
Which state pays costume attendants the most?
New York, with a median of $95,230 a year (+89% vs. the national median of $50,400). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays costume attendants the least?
Texas, with a median of $28,440 a year (−44% vs. national).
Where do most costume attendants work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,620, with a median of $72,030.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.