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Also called shop attendant, theatrical wardrobe attendant, uniform attendant and wardrobe attendant.
$50,400
Median pay a year
6,510
People do this work
6
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Pay and headcount are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lines are written from what the US Department of Labor records about this work.
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Costume Attendant
Summary
Costume attendant selecting, fitting, and caring for costumes for cast members, aiding entertainers, and assisting with quick changes during performances
Experience
Costume Attendant
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Created worksheets for dressing lists and costume checks for performances
Provided dressing assistance to cast members during costume changes
Arranged costumes in order of use for quick changes during shows
Examined costume fit on cast members and wrote notes for alterations
Cleaned and pressed costumes before and after performances and made minor repairs
Distributed costumes and kept records of item status for productions
Collaborated with production staff to discuss and execute costume design details
Skills
Core Skills
Reviewing production information, Cleaning fabrics and apparel, Monitoring equipment availability, Reviewing art materials, Monitoring operational quality, Evaluating material quality, Designing costumes, Delivering items, Arranging items for display
Administration
Maintaining equipment inventories
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Made dressing lists and notesHelped cast members get dressedOrganized costumes for quick changesChecked costume fit and wrote notesCleaned and pressed costumesKept records of costumes and equipment
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Created detailed dressing lists and notes to streamline costume changes during performances
Organized costumes in order of use, facilitating quick-change procedures for cast members
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Created detailed dressing lists and notes for every performance to streamline costume changes
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Every performanceMost rehearsalsSeveral times a week
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Organized costumes in order of use, facilitating quick-change procedures for cast members
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Made changes smootherReduced change timeHelped cast feel more prepared
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Reviewing production information
Cleaning fabrics and apparel
Maintaining equipment inventories
Monitoring equipment availability
Reviewing art materials
Monitoring operational quality
Evaluating material quality
Designing costumes
Delivering items
Arranging items for display
Maintaining facilities
Preparing operational reports
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What a Costume Attendant does
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Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
What it pays
How much does a Costume Attendant make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$38,610
Median
$50,400
75th percentile
$77,680
About 6,510 people do this work in the United States.
This page is about the occupation Costume Attendants. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.