Costume Attendants pay in California
In California, the median pay for costume attendants is $34.63 an hour ($72,030 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.
That is 43% higher than the U.S. median ($50,400). California ranks 3rd of 30 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for costume attendants in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.36 | $38,190 |
| 25% of workers | $21.12 | $43,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.63 | $72,030 |
| 75% of workers | $52.66 | $109,520 |
| 90% of workers | $61.15 | $127,180 |
Costume Attendants pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $106,810 | 1,210 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $69,930 | 40 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $59,260 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $43,620 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $39,800 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for costume attendants
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $47,010 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $37,940 |
| Interior Designers | $80,230 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $105,030 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $60,790 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $44,360 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | $89,010 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $140,870 |
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