Junior

Junior Clothier

The clothing specialist — selling and fitting quality apparel with personalized service.

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Junior Clothiers
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Clothier

As a Junior Clothier, you sell clothing with emphasis on fit, quality, and personal service. Unlike general retail, clothiers often provide more consultative service — helping customers build wardrobes, selecting appropriate garments, and ensuring proper fit. You might work at a quality men's or women's store.

Your day involves customer consultation. You help a businessman select suits for a new job. You assist someone building a professional wardrobe. You ensure garments fit properly and suggest alterations when needed. You're learning clothing construction, fit assessment, and personal styling.

The challenge is developing the expertise customers expect from a clothier. They're coming to you for guidance, not just transactions. You're building deep product knowledge and consultative skills.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Store positioningProduct focusCustom workPrice pointAlteration services
Clothier work varies by store type. Traditional men's clothiers differ from contemporary shops. Custom tailoring operations differ from ready-to-wear. Price point and customer expectations vary significantly.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Clothiers (SOC 41-2031.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Fit expertise
Understanding how clothes should fit is essential
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Wardrobe consulting
Helping customers build wardrobes drives value
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Product knowledge
Understanding fabrics and construction builds credibility
What type of clothing and customer does this store focus on?
What training is provided on fit and styling?
Are alteration services offered?
What level of personal service is expected?
How is compensation structured?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$26K–$48K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.8M
U.S. Employment
-0.5%
10yr Growth
556K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

PersuasionService OrientationActive ListeningSpeakingNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingWritingCoordinationTime Management
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2031.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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