How much does a Costume Designer make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Costume Designer in Boston, MA is $76,269. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,141 to a high of $91,465, with most professionals earning between $68,351 and $84,223.

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Costume Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $61,141 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $68,351 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $76,269 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $84,223 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $91,465 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $68,351 10% $61,141 90% $91,465 75% $84,223 $76,269 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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