Costume Attendants Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $80,550 +47% vs national
Median hourly $38.73
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $128,260
Employed locally 1,060
National median $54,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $57,780
    50th (median)
    $80,550
    75th
    $92,220
    90th
    $128,260

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Costume Attendants salary vs area income 83% Median Costume Attendants salary is 17% 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
    California $80,440
    New York $77,280
    Georgia $68,390
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $65,580

    Nearby metros — Costume Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,470

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,540
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,390
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,220
    Recreation Workers $37,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Costume Attendants make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Costume Attendants in New York, NY-NJ is $38.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.66 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Costume Attendants salaries?

    The median Costume Attendants salary in New York, NY-NJ is 47% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Costume Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,780.