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Costume Attendant

Also called: Costumer, Dresser, Wardrobe Assistant, Wardrobe Supervisor

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

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Personal care & services
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Median pay
$50,400/yr
Typical range
$32,150 – $109,520
Outlook
Bright outlook

What does a Costume Attendant 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.

How to become a Costume Attendant

Training: A high school diploma or GED or bachelor's degree. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Skills you'll use

Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvementsListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questionsChanging what is done based on other people's actionsUnderstanding people's reactions

Is it a fit for you?

  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Social Orientation
  • Adaptability

Tools and technology

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Office software

Questions people ask

How much does a Costume Attendant make?

About $50,400 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $32,150 and $109,520. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become a Costume Attendant?

Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Do you need a college degree to be a Costume Attendant?

No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or bachelor's degree.

Is Costume Attendant a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer and experience. Career details from O*NET Web Services 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.

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