Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
National median · BLS
$50,400
▼ -8.05%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$63,440
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
6,510
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Pay range for Costume Attendants
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$32,150
25th
$38,610
Median (50th)
$50,400
75th
$77,680
90th — top pay
$109,520
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Costume Attendants
BLS projects employment of costume attendants to grow 5.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 1,700 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
6,600 → 7,000
+400 jobs
Projected change
+5.9%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,700
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
0.8% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What costume attendants do
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.
Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.
Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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Occupations O*NET lists as closely related to Costume Attendants, with BLS national medians compared with this occupation's $50,400.
