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Costume Attendants

Description

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

Common Tasks

  • Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
  • Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
  • Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.
  • Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.
  • Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $27.05 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.61 and $48.27 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $56,279.28 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $22,046.71 and $100,403.29 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 1,800 people in California during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 11.1% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,000.

By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $24.00 with the median annual salary reaching $50,803.

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