There are currently an estimated 12,800 calligraphers in the United States. The calligrapher job market is expected to grow by 5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are calligraphers?
CareerExplorer rates calligraphers with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 3,600 calligraphers. That number is based on 700 additional calligraphers, and the retirement of 2,900 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 |