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How to become costume attendantseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become costume attendants

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as costume attendants

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.