Illinois Median
$49,170
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $50,400
State Rank
#13 of 30
140 employed here
How much does a Costume Attendant make in Illinois?
Costume Attendants in Illinois take home a median of $49,170 annually — roughly $23.64 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $50,400.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $34,840 while the top 10% make $63,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,350 and $57,930 a year.
Costume Attendant salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,840 | $16.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,350 | $18.44 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,170 | $23.64 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $57,930 | $27.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,320 | $30.44 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 13th out of 30 states and territories for Costume Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Costume Attendant salary in other states
New York $95,230Georgia $94,890California $72,030Washington $64,650Colorado $57,960Hawaii $57,660Nevada $55,640Massachusetts $55,190District of Columbia $53,290Minnesota $52,000Oregon $51,680Pennsylvania $50,270Utah $47,850Virginia $46,790Ohio $46,330Tennessee $45,220New Jersey $45,010Connecticut $44,550Missouri $40,800Florida $40,680Wisconsin $38,470Arizona $37,430Kentucky $37,240Alabama $35,910Indiana $34,160North Carolina $33,920South Carolina $33,510Michigan $31,920Texas $28,440
Working as a Costume Attendant in Illinois
Nationally, about 7,000 people work as Costume Attendants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($49,170) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Costume Attendant make in Illinois?
The median Costume Attendant salary in Illinois is $49,170 per year, or about $23.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,840 at the entry level to $63,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Costume Attendants about 2% less than the national median of $50,400. Illinois ranks 13th out of 30 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Costume Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,170 a year. About 140 Costume Attendants are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.