There are currently an estimated 14,000 calligraphers in the United States. The calligrapher job market is expected to grow by 3.6% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are calligraphers?
CareerExplorer rates calligraphers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 5,300 calligraphers. That number is based on 500 additional calligraphers, and the retirement of 4,800 existing calligraphers.
What’s the supply of calligraphers?
The calligrapher industry is concentrated in District of Columbia, California, Maryland
Calligrapher job market by state
| State Name | Employed Calligraphers |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,090 |
| California | 650 |
| Maryland | 560 |
| Georgia | 440 |
| New Jersey | 260 |
| New York | 250 |
| Virginia | 220 |
| Colorado | 220 |
| Florida | 210 |
| Texas | 210 |
| Oregon | 180 |
| Illinois | 130 |
| Massachusetts | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | 100 |
| Washington | 80 |
| North Carolina | 80 |
| Alaska | 60 |
| Tennessee | 50 |
| Connecticut | 50 |
| Alabama | 50 |