Costume Attendants in Tennessee make a median of $43,350 a year, or about $20.84 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $170K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $68K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Tennessee. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Costume Attendants salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $34,890, 25th percentile $36,970, median $43,350, 75th percentile $77,730, 90th percentile $169,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level costume attendants (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $170K or more, a $135K spread from bottom to top.
How much do costume attendants make in Tennessee?▼
The median is $43,350 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,890, and experienced costume attendants can clear $169,620. The mean (average) is $68,430, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Tennessee?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,072/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 39.6% 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 Tennessee?▼
Tennessee 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 $48,285 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.
