Costume Attendants Salary in California

Costume attendants in California earn the most in Los Angeles (average $97,150 a year) and the least in Riverside ($42,840), across the 5 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the costume attendants average at $86,540 and the median at $72,030 for 1,620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,440.

Costume Attendants average salary by city in California

Los Angeles$97,150
San Jose$74,680
San Francisco$65,680
San Diego$50,770
Riverside$42,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Los Angeles	$97,150	$106,810	$45,900	$72,232	114
San Jose	$74,680	$69,930	$50,590	$58,465	110
San Francisco	$65,680	$59,260	$46,210	$52,772	116
San Diego	$50,770	$43,620	$39,260	$41,735	112
Riverside	$42,840	$39,800	$38,550	$35,753	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Costume Attendants salary in other states

Costume Attendants salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-3092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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