Costume Attendants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $45,750 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $25,160
90th percentile $59,100
Employed locally 210
National median $54,810

Compare Costume Attendants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Houston, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Costume Attendants
in
Houston, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,160
    25th
    $25,160
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $50,300
    90th
    $59,100

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Costume Attendants salary vs area income 57% Median Costume Attendants salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Costume Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $101,860
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $82,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,550
    California $80,440
    New York $77,280
    Georgia $68,390

    Nearby metros — Costume Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $26,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $24,410

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,930
    Animal Caretakers$29,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42,530
    Recreation Workers$30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Costume Attendants make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Costume Attendants in Houston, TX is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Costume Attendants salaries?

    The median Costume Attendants salary in Houston, TX is 16.5% below the national median of $54,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Costume Attendants in Houston?

    Entry-level Costume Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $25,160 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,160.