Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Textile & Apparel Workers:
56.7%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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AI Resilience Report forTextile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers
$36,390 median salary•54,900 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-6000
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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Career: Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers
They create and repair clothing, home items, and furniture covers by cutting, sewing, and assembling fabrics and materials.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$36,390
Jobs (2025)
507,500
Growth (2025-35)
-5.4%
Annual Openings
54,900
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
