Costume Attendants
Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Costume Attendants to increase by 5.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 6,600 to 7,000 jobs. Its estimate of 1,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($50,400), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
6,600
Projected employment (2034)
7,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,700
Pay & Preparation
$50,400
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.12/5) • Speaking (3.12/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Coordination (3.12/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3/5) • Reading Comprehension (2.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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