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Will AI replace costume attendants?AI replacement risk 29% and how the work is changing

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$50,400
25th–75th pct. $38,610–$77,680
Top pay (est.)
$142,400
Top 10% $109,520
Pay in 5 years
$59,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$69,400est.
$59,700–$80,600
Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
29%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.9%
1,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Costume Attendants? AI replacement risk

29%
Low
Ranked #240 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Costume Attendants

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.1
Coordination
3.1
Active Listening
3.1
Monitoring
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9
Service Orientation
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Fine Arts
4.2
Design
3.6
English Language
3.4
Administration and Management
3.3
Mathematics
3.3
Production and Processing
3.3
Psychology
3.1
Education and Training
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsThinking CreativelyEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionOriginalityOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasFinger Dexterity

Education of workers

High school diploma
32%
Bachelor's degree
30%
Some college
15%
Less than high school
10%
Post-secondary certificate
8%
Associate's degree
4%
Master's degree
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
30%
Up to 1 month
24%
1–3 months
14%
6–12 months
3%

Related work experience

6–12 months
34%
2–4 years
17%
1–2 years
15%
None
15%
4–6 years
12%
6–8 years
2%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.