Costume Attendants Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $65,580 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.53
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $66,990
Employed locally 30
National median $54,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $65,580
    75th
    $66,980
    90th
    $66,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Costume Attendants salary vs area income 86% Median Costume Attendants salary is 14% 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
    Wisconsin $59,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,030
    Madison, WI $37,490

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,230
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Animal Caretakers $30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,750
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Costume Attendants make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Costume Attendants in Milwaukee, WI is $31.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.53 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Costume Attendants salaries?

    The median Costume Attendants salary in Milwaukee, WI is 19.6% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Costume Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.