There are currently an estimated 6,600 costume attendants in the United States. The costume attendant job market is expected to grow by 10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
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 12,600 costume attendants. That number is based on 700 additional costume attendants, and the retirement of 11,900 existing costume attendants.
What’s the supply of costume attendants?
The costume attendant industry is concentrated in California, New York, New Jersey
Costume Attendant job market by state
State Name | Employed Costume Attendants |
---|---|
California | 1,680 |
New York | 1,120 |
New Jersey | 390 |
Florida | 370 |
Nevada | 280 |
Pennsylvania | 240 |
Texas | 160 |
Louisiana | 150 |
Ohio | 140 |
Illinois | 140 |
Minnesota | 140 |
Michigan | 110 |
Missouri | 100 |
Washington | 100 |
Utah | 80 |
Connecticut | 70 |
Arizona | 70 |
Virginia | 70 |
North Carolina | 60 |
District of Columbia | 60 |
Massachusetts | 60 |
Tennessee | 60 |
New Mexico | 50 |
Indiana | 50 |
Hawaii | 50 |
Oregon | 30 |
Wisconsin | 30 |