Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers to decrease by -15.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 3,000 to 2,600 jobs. Its estimate of 200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($62,750), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
3,000
Projected employment (2034)
2,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
-15%
Annual openings (projected average)
200
Pay & Preparation
$62,750
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Active Listening (3.38/5) • Time Management (3.25/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.25/5) • Mathematics (3.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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