Costume specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Costume specialist gender statistics
59.6% of costume specialists are women and 40.4% of costume specialists are men.
- Female, 59.6%
- Male, 40.4%
Costume specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.6% |
| Male | 40.4% |
Costume specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,836
Female income
$47,448
Costume specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in costume specialist positions over time. Currently, 59.6% of costume specialists are female.
Costume specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2011 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2012 | 37.07% | 62.93% |
| 2013 | 35.61% | 64.39% |
| 2014 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2015 | 33.59% | 66.41% |
| 2016 | 34.97% | 65.03% |
| 2017 | 37.49% | 62.51% |
| 2018 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
| 2019 | 36.63% | 63.37% |
| 2020 | 34.70% | 65.30% |
| 2021 | 40.35% | 59.65% |
Costume specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared costume specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Costume Specialist | 40% | 60% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Costume specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among costume specialists is White, which makes up 59.7% of all costume specialists. Comparatively, 18.9% of costume specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of costume specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Costume specialist race
| Costume specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Costume specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how costume specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Costume specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.65% | 11.19% | 3.54% | 16.32% |
| 2011 | 61.35% | 14.02% | 4.51% | 16.74% |
| 2012 | 62.81% | 12.43% | 3.97% | 16.58% |
| 2013 | 63.29% | 10.73% | 4.05% | 18.16% |
| 2014 | 62.06% | 11.47% | 4.27% | 17.87% |
| 2015 | 60.76% | 12.41% | 3.84% | 18.72% |
| 2016 | 61.07% | 12.36% | 4.36% | 18.22% |
| 2017 | 60.26% | 11.11% | 5.12% | 19.23% |
| 2018 | 61.92% | 10.84% | 5.17% | 18.74% |
| 2019 | 59.90% | 12.08% | 4.76% | 19.32% |
| 2020 | 56.59% | 11.41% | 5.18% | 20.96% |
| 2021 | 59.74% | 9.96% | 5.64% | 18.95% |
Costume specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino costume specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown costume specialists have the lowest average salary at $45,283.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,283 |
| White | $48,572 |
| Black or African American | $47,043 |
| Asian | $48,134 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,292 |
Average costume specialist age
See how the average age of costume specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Costume specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | 22 |
| Asian | 22.5 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 24 |
Costume specialist age breakdown
The average age of costume specialists is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the costume specialist population.
Costume specialist age breakdown
| Costume Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Costume specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for costume specialists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of costume specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Costume specialists by degree level
| Costume specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Costume specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, costume specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,179 annually. With a Associate degree, costume specialists earn a median annual income of $48,165 compared to $46,719 for costume specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,719 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,179 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,165 |
Costume specialist employment statistics
Company size where costume specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where costume specialists work.
Costume specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 55% |
Costume specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for costume specialists are retail, media and professional.
Costume specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Retail | 21% |
| Media | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Costume specialist turnover and employment statistics
Costume specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for costume specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Costume specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Costume specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 17.67% |
| 2012 | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 7.97% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 10.73% |
Average costume specialist tenure
The average costume specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 costume specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Costume specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Costume specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of costume specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bingo Caller | 3.67% | 837 |
| Costume Specialist | 7.31% | - |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar costume specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bingo Caller | 3.67% | 837 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by costume specialists
The most common foreign language among costume specialists is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 14.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Greek, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
Costume specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Greek | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |