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Costume Attendant

💰 Earn $46K-$103K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 Month Training

📈 5.9% Job Growth

Perfect for those passionate about fashion and theater, bringing characters to life.
Enhance performances by ensuring seamless costume transitions and impeccable attire.
Experience the thrill of backstage action and the art of quick costume changes.

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

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.

Costume Attendants Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED

Career ProspectsExcellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time6 months to 1 year

Job Openings1,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$80,440 in California

$54,810 Nationally

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Bachelor's DegreeA bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 4-5+ years

Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years

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