39-3092.00

Costume Attendants

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

Moderate Risk

AI will significantly reshape this role

Safer than 63% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 61% probability of automation for this role

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63%

of jobs safer

382

jobs riskier than this

+5.9%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Costume attendants in theater, film, and television production assist performers with costume changes, maintain wardrobe, and provide on-set costume continuity — a hands-on craft role in physical production environments. AI has no meaningful application to the physical costume care and quick-change assistance functions of this role. Through 2027, the role is essentially immune to AI displacement, with its vulnerability linked to production volume and union contract economics rather than automation.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$54,810

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+5.9%

Faster than average

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

6.7

7.5

8.2

9.7

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Active Listening65%

Speaking60%

Coordination62%

Monitoring58%

Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Costume Attendants, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsFaster than average

Physical Robots·Risk: 1.5/10·-5.2 pts safer

ChoreographersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.5/10·-5.2 pts safer

Forensic Science TechniciansMuch faster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-5.1 pts safer

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceFaster than average

Human-Centric·Risk: 1.6/10·-5.1 pts safer

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Moderate Risk

67% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →