Costume Attendants pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for costume attendants is $45.78 an hour ($95,230 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 89% higher than the U.S. median ($50,400). New York ranks 1st of 30 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for costume attendants in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.10 | $41,810 |
| 25% of workers | $29.02 | $60,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.78 | $95,230 |
| 75% of workers | $46.49 | $96,710 |
| 90% of workers | $64.66 | $134,490 |
Costume Attendants pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $95,230 | 890 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $43,660 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $38,480 |
| Fashion Designers | $98,640 |
| Interior Designers | $75,580 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $61,720 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $60,210 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | $101,230 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,300 |
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