Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 860 | $74,820 | $35.97 | |
| Florida | 80 | $40,110 | $19.28 | |
| Illinois | 30 | $56,170 | $27.00 | |
| Indiana | 100 | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| Maine | $40,100 | $19.28 | ||
| Massachusetts | 50 | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| Michigan | 60 | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| Missouri | 40 | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| New Jersey | 70 | $73,670 | $35.42 | |
| New York | 1,010 | $82,900 | $39.85 | |
| North Carolina | 260 | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| Oregon | 30 | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| Pennsylvania | 100 | $36,240 | $17.43 | |
| South Carolina | 40 | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| Tennessee | 40 | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| Texas | 170 | $32,410 | $15.58 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the design, development, and production of textile products and related processes and systems. Includes instruction in functional and aesthetic design, human factors research, production planning, manufacturing processes, quality assessment, and distribution systems.
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor's Degree
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
Certificate
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
Certificate
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$64,070 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as fabric and apparel patternmakers.
- Less than high school 24%
- High school graduate 35%
- College dropout 20%
- Associate’s degree 8%
- Bachelor’s degree 10%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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