Costume Attendants
SOC Code: 39-3092 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Costume Attendants. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,112 | $71,635 | $96,179 | $120,702 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $46,654 | $71,219 | $95,805 | $120,370 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $43,618 | $68,474 | $93,330 | $118,186 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $41,184 | $63,731 | $86,299 | $108,846 |
| Redding, CA | $41,184 | $63,731 | $86,299 | $108,846 |
| Chico, CA | $41,184 | $63,731 | $86,299 | $108,846 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $41,184 | $63,731 | $86,299 | $108,846 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,880 | $64,501 | $80,122 | $95,742 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $47,861 | $63,523 | $79,206 | $94,869 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $48,131 | $63,669 | $79,227 | $94,765 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Negotiation | 2.8 | |
| Persuasion | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 3.6 |
| Design | 3.2 |
| Production and Processing | 3.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.1 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Psychology | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 32.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 14.8% |
| Less than high school | 10.4% |
| Some college | 7.5% |
| Associate's degree | 3.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.
- Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
- Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
- Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.
- Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
- Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.
- Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
- Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.
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