As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Costume Designer in Barnstable, MA is $75,121, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,445 weekly, or $6,260 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Costume Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Costume Designer in Barnstable, MA vary widely, spanning from $61,553 to $88,709. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,019) and 75th percentile ($82,234), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,709 per year. This $14,215 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Collaboration or Product Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Barnstable Costume Designer often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Barnstable currently ranks 159 statewide for Costume Designer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Costume Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $61,553 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $68,019 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $75,121 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $82,234 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $88,709 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
25% $68,019 10% $61,553 90% $88,709 75% $82,234 $75,121 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Costume Designer ?

A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters' outfits/costumes and balance the scenes with texture and colour, etc. The costume designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound designer, and other creative personnel. The costume designer may also collaborate with hair stylist, wig master, or makeup artist. In European theatre, the role is different, as the theatre designer usually designs both costume and scenic elements. Designers typically seek to enhance a...

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  1. This Job:

    Costume Designer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Industrial Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Costume Designer in Barnstable, MA. The base salary for Costume Designer ranges from $68,019 to $82,234 with the average base salary of $75,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,177 to $90,517 with the average total cash compensation of $82,655.

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About Barnstable, Massachusetts    Barnstable (/ˈbɑːrnstəbəl/ BARN-stə-bəl) is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of B....More

Barnstable, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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