Costume Attendants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,470 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $42,200
90th percentile $81,220
Employed locally 40
National median $54,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,200
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $60,470
    75th
    $68,920
    90th
    $81,220

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Costume Attendants salary vs area income 38% Median Costume Attendants salary is 62% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $58,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $51,910
    Lancaster, PA $49,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,030

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Recreation Workers $54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Costume Attendants in San Jose, CA is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Costume Attendants salary in San Jose, CA is 10.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Costume Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $42,200 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.