A locker room, coatroom, or dressing room attendant manages clothing, personal items, and spaces for guests and performers. The work is customer-focused, happens in fast-paced environments, and requires only a high school education to begin.
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You receive, store, and return clothing and personal items for guests, performers, or patrons. You keep locker rooms, coatrooms, and dressing areas clean, organized, and secure. You monitor items to prevent loss or damage, answer questions, and help people locate their belongings. You may assign lockers or coat check numbers, track inventory, and maintain records. The work requires attention to detail, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and strong communication with the public.
Core work activities
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Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants earn a median of $36,300 a year, based on 2025 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and location.
The outlook is strong. Employment is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than average for all occupations, with about 4,200 openings a year.
Top skills
Knowledge areas
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent. You can enter this field with on-the-job training, which typically covers customer service, security procedures, and organizational systems specific to your workplace. Look for entry-level openings at theaters, sports facilities, gyms, country clubs, hotels, and entertainment venues. Employers value reliability, honesty, and a professional demeanor. Some positions may involve a background check or security clearance depending on the venue.
Most people start in this role through direct application to venues or facilities. If you're exploring whether this fits your skills and interests, Pathly can map the locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendant path that fits you with your counselor to map out the next steps and find positions near you.
Many locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants must be licensed to practice.
Licensing is handled at the state level and the requirements vary, so check the licensing board in your state. Pathly shows your state's specific steps inside your roadmap.
You like order, clear procedures, and working by the rules. You're detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable following established systems while serving others.
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Last updated July 1, 2026.
Data sources. Career details from the O*NET 30.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under CC BY 4.0. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Salary and outlook figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025 wages; 2024–2034 projections), delivered via the CareerOneStop API. Certification, licensing, wage, and outlook data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by USDOL/ETA and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).