Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Fabric menders, except garment >

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Fabric menders, except garment

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 2,400
Projected 2002-12 employment change: A decline
Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Fabric menders, except garment

2002 employment: 2,000
2012 projected employment: 2,000
employment numbers are rounded to the nearest thousand; percent changes are calculated with unrounded numbers
Change — numeric: 0; percent: -2.2%
2002 median annual earnings: $25,690; earnings group: low
2002 self-employed: 10.0%
2002 part-time employment: low
2002 unemployment: low
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 62.3%; some college: 25.6%; bachelor's degree: 12.1%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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