What is a common salary for a costume designer?

Question: What is a common salary for a costume designer!?

I mean for big productions like Titanic, LOTR, Gone with the Wind, etc!. I imagine it would be a big salary because costumes are such an integral part of moviemaking!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Most costume designers are hired on contract for a season or particular production!. Fees vary considerably depending on the production and the designer's reputation!.

In 2005, Albertans in the Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers occupational group working part-time or full-time earned from $13,100 to $106,500 a year!. The average salary was $28,900 a year (2005 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey)!. More recent data is not available!.Www@QuestionHome@Com