Costume attendant earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level costume attendant earnings begin at:
$30.78 per hour
$64,020 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level costume attendant earnings begin at:
$24.48 per hour
$50,920 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level costume attendant earnings begin at:
$17.71 per hour
$36,830 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level costume attendant earnings begin at:
$12.01 per hour
$24,980 per year
10th percentile
Starting level costume attendant earnings begin at:
$10.83 per hour
$22,530 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Costume attendant salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $59,200 |
| New Mexico | $57,430 |
| Kentucky | $54,260 |
| Nevada | $48,990 |
| Washington | $48,660 |
| Massachusetts | $45,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,400 |
| Maryland | $43,410 |
| California | $43,260 |
| Illinois | $42,970 |
| Hawaii | $42,220 |
| Florida | $40,890 |
| District of Columbia | $39,630 |
| Colorado | $39,090 |
| Michigan | $38,910 |
| Minnesota | $38,870 |
| Indiana | $38,220 |
| Oregon | $37,660 |
| Georgia | $37,090 |
| Connecticut | $36,830 |
| Ohio | $35,250 |
| Texas | $34,590 |
| Alabama | $34,440 |
| Arizona | $31,020 |
| Wisconsin | $30,540 |
| North Carolina | $30,440 |
| Missouri | $30,370 |
| Louisiana | $30,060 |
| Oklahoma | $26,540 |
| Utah | $26,310 |
| Virginia | $25,980 |
| South Carolina | $25,520 |
| Tennessee | $22,910 |
| New Jersey | $20,240 |
How do costume attendant salaries compare to similar careers?
Costume attendants earn 20% less than similar careers in Connecticut. On average, they make less than conductors but more than sewing machine operators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Conductor salary | $50K |
| Fashion designer salary | $67K |
| Choreographer salary | $55K |
| Spa manager salary | $43K |
| Announcer salary | $28K |
| Costume attendant salary | $37K |
| Tailor salary | $37K |
| Aesthetician salary | $34K |
| Hairdresser salary | $34K |
| Sewing machine operator salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)