Costume Attendants
Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers.
About the profession
Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Costume Attendant → Technician Costume Attendant → Senior Technician Costume Attendant → Lead Technician Costume Attendant
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
95K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $33,430 - $48,840/year With equity/bonuses: $36,773 - $58,608 Top markets (SF/NYC): $38,445 - $58,608 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $23,401 - $43,956 Year 2-3: Junior level $48,840 - $61,038 Year 4-6: Mid level $61,038 - $66,178 Year 7-10: Senior level $66,178 - $83,643 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Costume Attendant genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate clearly with diverse…
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