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National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$97,030

Average Hourly Wage

$46.65

Average Annual Range

$37,090 to $160,850

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

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National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +3%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 24,900 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Average growth
  The increased demand for a constant flow of new fashion designs has been accelerated by social media influencers and by retailers advertising and selling directly to consumers online. Growing consumer preference for sustainable options in the fashion industry also has created a desire for designs that use eco- and vegan-friendly materials. However, there will be fewer opportunities for self-employed fashion designers, who are unable to compete with large-scale clothing production, limiting overall employment growth of these workers. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS420000) (31.9%)
  • Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (NAICS424000) (31.2%)
  • Apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers (NAICS424300) (30.7%)
  • Self-employed workers (17%)
  • Retail trade (NAICS44-450) (13.8%)
  • Management of companies and enterprises (NAICS550000) (13.3%)
  • Management of companies and enterprises (NAICS551000) (13.3%)
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (10.5%)
  • Apparel Manufacturing (NAICS315000) (9%)
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