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Costume Attendants is a notable career in the 39 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Costume Attendants against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 39-3092 |
| title | Costume Attendants |
| onet code | 39-3092.00 |
| description | Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 39 |
| tot emp | 6,290 |
| a mean | 65,890 |
| a median | 54,810 |
| a pct10 | 33,610 |
| a pct25 | 39,240 |
| a pct75 | 83,090 |
| a pct90 | 115,240 |
| h mean | 31 |
| h median | 26 |
The day-to-day work of a costume attendants typically centers on create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Coordination, and Speaking. Across the top 5 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.10 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working costume attendants, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (32.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 30% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $80,440 and lowest in Alabama at $29,450 — a 2.7× spread. The top five states (California, New York, Georgia, Washington, Wisconsin) average $69,600. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $80,440 | $86,510 | $37,510 | $122,290 | 1,740 |
| New York | $77,280 | $79,370 | $43,620 | $128,250 | 1,120 |
| Georgia | $68,390 | $64,610 | $31,540 | $102,300 | 50 |
| Washington | $62,430 | $58,090 | $40,340 | $71,230 | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $59,460 | $51,780 | $29,910 | $66,980 | 130 |
| Florida | $59,070 | $65,880 | $33,600 | $114,000 | 450 |
| Colorado | $55,270 | $56,040 | $38,860 | $74,080 | 50 |
| Hawaii | $55,150 | $49,930 | $29,120 | $61,240 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $49,360 | $50,940 | $41,600 | $61,190 | 30 |
| District of Columbia | $48,190 | $60,930 | $44,140 | $100,920 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $47,520 | $48,100 | $30,870 | $61,390 | 80 |
| Nevada | $47,480 | $56,580 | $28,740 | $80,680 | 380 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,360 | $47,430 | $35,350 | $64,850 | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $47,120 | $50,360 | $34,130 | $83,310 | 130 |
| Ohio | $46,190 | $45,370 | $26,960 | $59,910 | 170 |
| Connecticut | $45,790 | $47,420 | $40,220 | $64,330 | 60 |
| Virginia | $44,870 | $45,980 | $31,460 | $57,130 | 50 |
| Illinois | $44,690 | $47,470 | $34,950 | $60,830 | 210 |
| New Jersey | $44,530 | $55,910 | $33,520 | $121,450 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $43,350 | $68,430 | $34,890 | $169,620 | 50 |
| Utah | $39,940 | $45,220 | $32,240 | $62,890 | 120 |
| Oregon | $37,840 | $49,200 | $35,360 | $82,660 | 40 |
| Arizona | $37,660 | $43,270 | $34,690 | $60,590 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $37,640 | $35,120 | $21,010 | $51,310 | 40 |
| Texas | $37,160 | $46,550 | $23,750 | $63,770 | 160 |
| Missouri | $35,850 | $38,860 | $27,060 | $54,410 | 130 |
| Indiana | $34,540 | $37,400 | $29,120 | $55,210 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $33,870 | $40,410 | $29,980 | $62,990 | 70 |
| Michigan | $29,700 | $32,940 | $27,310 | $43,500 | 100 |
| Alabama | $29,450 | $33,430 | $25,440 | $49,520 | 40 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for costume attendants. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Costume Attendant or Costume Cutter frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Costume Attendants compares to others in the 39 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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