Costume Attendants Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$54,810
↑ 67.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Costume Attendants — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Costume Attendants — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 67.1% since 2011 ($32,810 → $54,810)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $54,810
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,810 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $52,370 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | $48,470 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $47,850 | +11.5% |
| 2020 | $42,910 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $41,410 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | $41,190 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | $42,620 | -7.1% |
| 2016 | $45,900 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $44,500 | +6.8% |
| 2014 | $41,670 | +13.7% |
| 2013 | $36,650 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | $36,760 | +12.0% |
| 2011 | $32,810 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.