Costume Attendants Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $39,780 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $35,630
90th percentile $68,530
Employed locally 70
National median $54,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,630
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $39,780
    75th
    $55,680
    90th
    $68,530

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Costume Attendants salary vs area income 39% Median Costume Attendants salary is 61% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $101,860
    California $80,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $58,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $51,910
    Lancaster, PA $49,600

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,210
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,610
    Recreation Workers $38,500
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,470
    Childcare Workers $37,970
    Animal Caretakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Costume Attendants make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Costume Attendants in San Diego, CA is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.80 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Costume Attendants salaries?

    The median Costume Attendants salary in San Diego, CA is 27.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Costume Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $35,630 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.