Costume Rental House Manager

Also called: Costume House Manager

Manages a warehouse of thousands of costumes rented to film, TV, and theater.

A day in the life

A costume rental house manager pulls racks of 1920s outfits for a period film, tracks thousands of garments, and fits designers who come to shop the collection.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$58k
High
$85k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Costume or theater experience.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Costume Design.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Inventory and online rental systems automate tracking; helping designers find pieces and managing staff stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Fashion design CTE, Computer applications, History.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9072.

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