Costume Attendants in New Jersey make a median of $44,530 a year, or about $21.41 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Jersey. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Costume Attendants salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $33,520, 25th percentile $38,800, median $44,530, 75th percentile $55,810, 90th percentile $121,450. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level costume attendants (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $121K or more, a $88K spread from bottom to top.
How much do costume attendants make in New Jersey?▼
The median is $44,530 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,520, and experienced costume attendants can clear $121,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in New Jersey?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,071/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 67.3% 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 New Jersey?▼
New Jersey 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 $44,826 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.
