Costume and Wardrobe Specialists


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Costume and Wardrobe Specialists

Costume and Wardrobe Specialists - Employment & Outlook

The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

  • Performing arts companies
  • Casinos
  • Amusement parks

Outlook

Growth for this career is expected to be about as fast as average. The demand for new movies and live performances is expected to continue to increase. More costume and wardrobe specialists will be needed to outfit the actors for these productions.

Despite the growth in this career, it is very small and there will be very few job openings each year. Competition for these positions will be strong.

Costume and Wardrobe Specialists (CIS 100287)

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Illinois
203
Very small
&
55.2%
8.2%
>>>>
65
Very few
  Champaign Area
9
Very small
&
11.1%
5.2%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Cook County
112
Very small
&
67.9%
9.2%
>>>>
40
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
8
Very small
&
62.5%
10.3%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Du Page County
14
Very small
&
50.0%
8.8%
>>>>
5
Very few
  Lake County
12
Very small
&
91.7%
11.7%
>>>>
5
Very few
  Peoria-Bloomington Area
8
Very small
&
12.5%
4.5%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Rockford Area
5
Very small
&
100.0%
6.6%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Will County
6
Very small
&
16.7%
14.9%
>>>>
2
Very few
United States
6,500
Very small
&
7.7%
4.0%
>>>>
1,900
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.