Virginia Median
$46,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $50,400
State Rank
#15 of 30
40 employed here
How much does a Costume Attendant make in Virginia?
Costume Attendants in Virginia take home a median of $46,790 annually — roughly $22.50 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $50,400.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $30,950 while the top 10% make $57,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,900 and $47,470 a year.
Costume Attendant salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,950 | $14.88 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $33,900 | $16.30 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $46,790 | $22.50 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $47,470 | $22.82 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,850 | $27.81 |
|
How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 15th 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 $50,270Illinois $49,170Utah $47,850Ohio $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 Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($46,790) 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 Virginia?
The median Costume Attendant salary in Virginia is $46,790 per year, or about $22.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,950 at the entry level to $57,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Costume Attendants about 7% less than the national median of $50,400. Virginia ranks 15th out of 30 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Costume Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,790 a year. About 40 Costume Attendants are employed in Virginia. 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 Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.