Costume Attendants in Alabama make a median of $29,450 a year, or about $14.16 an hour. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Costume Attendants salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $25,440, 25th percentile $26,630, median $29,450, 75th percentile $37,350, 90th percentile $49,520. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level costume attendants (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $29,450 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,440, and experienced costume attendants can clear $49,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,033/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 53.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a costume attendants salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median costume attendants salary is worth about $33,330 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do costume attendants get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
