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Costume Attendants

General Information

Description

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

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$47,850

State-by-state Salary

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$76,350
$24,910
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 32%
  • Bachelor's degree 29%
  • Some college 14%
  • Less than high school 10%
  • Post-secondary certificate 7%
  • Associate's degree 3%
  • Master's degree 1%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Fine Arts
  • Design
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Mathematics

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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