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Costume Attendants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Costume Attendants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$72,030
Median Annual Salary
▼
-10.5% vs 2024
$86,540
Mean Salary
$72,030
Median Salary
$34.63
Hourly Rate
1,620 people work as Costume Attendants in California
Costume Attendants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Costume Attendants in California earn a median salary of $72,030 per year ($6,002/month).
This is 46.2% above the national average of $49,263.
California ranks #3 out of 30 states for Costume Attendants pay.
Approximately 1,620 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 10.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Costume Attendants
Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Coordination
3.12
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
3.65
Design
3.23
Production and Processing
3.21
Customer and Personal Service
3.15
English Language
3.13
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(32.2% of workers)
Salaries for Costume Attendants in California range from $38,190 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $127,180 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,930 and $109,520.
How much do Costume Attendants make in California?
The median annual salary for Costume Attendants in California is $72,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $86,540.
What is the salary range for a Costume Attendants in California?
Salaries for Costume Attendants in California range from $38,190 at the 10th percentile to $127,180 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,930 and $109,520.
What is the starting salary for a Costume Attendants in California?
Entry-level Costume Attendants positions in California typically start around $38,190 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,930 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Costume Attendants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,620 people are employed as Costume Attendants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Costume Attendants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Costume Attendants in California is approximately $34.63 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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