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AI Work Index

Headline risk

18%

Moderate Risk

Fabric and apparel patternmakers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5111major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

2.8 current · 2.5 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $68K

Median annual wage

Demand -10%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 67,670

Employment 2024

2.8K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-10.2%

Openings (2024–34)

0.3K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 34,59025th pctl: USD 44,110Median: USD 67,67075th pctl: USD 91,080Top 10%: USD 112,540

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityProblem solving and decision making

Tasks

  • 1. Mark samples and finished patterns with information, such as garment size, section, style, identification, and sewing instructions. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Draw outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Make adjustments to patterns after fittings. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or print out copies of patterns, using computers. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft Excel

Requirements

Apprenticeship: <5%Apprenticeship: >95%

Work context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.8/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.7/5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.5/5
Contact With Others 4.5/5
Freedom to Make Decisions 4.3/5
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities 4.2/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.7 · 873K employed

Under 25: 13% · 25–54: 62% · 55+: 24%

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