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Costume Attendants Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Costume Attendants make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.0% vs 2024
$49,910
Mean Salary
$49,170
Median Salary
$23.64
Hourly Rate
140 people work as Costume Attendants in Illinois
Costume Attendants salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Costume Attendants in Illinois earn a median salary of $49,170 per year ($4,097/month).
This is 0.2% below the national average of $49,263.
Illinois ranks #13 out of 30 states for Costume Attendants pay.
Approximately 140 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 10.0% 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 Illinois range from $34,840 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,320 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,350 and $57,930.
Median $49,170
P10: $34,840P25: $38,350P75: $57,930P90: $63,320
10th
$34,840
25th
$38,350
Median
$49,170
75th
$57,930
90th
$63,320
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,840
$16.75
$2,903
25th Percentile
$38,350
$18.44
$3,195
Median (50th)
$49,170
$23.64
$4,097
75th Percentile
$57,930
$27.85
$4,827
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,320
$30.44
$5,276
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,910 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Costume Attendants in Illinois is $49,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,910.
What is the salary range for a Costume Attendants in Illinois?
Salaries for Costume Attendants in Illinois range from $34,840 at the 10th percentile to $63,320 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,350 and $57,930.
What is the starting salary for a Costume Attendants in Illinois?
Entry-level Costume Attendants positions in Illinois typically start around $34,840 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,350 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Costume Attendants in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 140 people are employed as Costume Attendants in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Costume Attendants in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Costume Attendants in Illinois is approximately $23.64 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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