Notes on employment for Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations

  • Most workers learn through on-the-job training.
  • Employment is expected to decline in most detailed occupations in this group, due primarily to increased imports, the increased use of laborsaving machinery, and the creation of new fabrics that do not need as much processing.
  • Earnings of most workers are low.





More information on Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations occupation
Number of Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations
Working conditions for Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations
Significant points for Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations
Training requirements for Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations




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