There are currently an estimated 6,700 costume attendants in the United States. The costume attendant job market is expected to grow by 5.9% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are costume attendants?
CareerExplorer rates costume attendants with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 400 costume attendants.
What’s the supply of costume attendants?
The costume attendant industry is concentrated in California, New York, Florida
Costume Attendant job market by state
| State Name | Employed Costume Attendants |
|---|---|
| California | 1,620 |
| New York | 950 |
| Florida | 670 |
| Texas | 550 |
| Nevada | 390 |
| Pennsylvania | 260 |
| Ohio | 160 |
| Wisconsin | 160 |
| Utah | 140 |
| Illinois | 140 |
| Washington | 120 |
| Missouri | 110 |
| New Jersey | 100 |
| Georgia | 100 |
| Massachusetts | 90 |
| Michigan | 80 |
| Minnesota | 80 |
| Arizona | 60 |
| Oregon | 60 |
| District of Columbia | 60 |
| Connecticut | 60 |
| South Carolina | 50 |
| Alabama | 50 |
| Tennessee | 50 |
| North Carolina | 50 |
| Virginia | 40 |
| Kentucky | 40 |
| Colorado | 40 |
| Indiana | 40 |
| Hawaii | 30 |