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Costume Attendants

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Median salary (BLS)

$50,400

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$32k – $110k

Job outlook

+6% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

Cost to qualify

$200–$1,150

Time to qualify

1.5 yr

Renewal

$75/yr

  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

  3. 3

    State license — supervised hours + exam

    License

    Most counseling and social-work roles (LCSW/LPC pattern) require supervised experience hours and a state exam.

    $200–$1,000 · 12 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Costume Attendants" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Costume Attendants

    Entry / Junior

    $32,150

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Costume Attendants

    Established

    $50,400

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Costume Attendants

    Senior

    $79,960

Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.

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