Etsy Shop Owner Maker

Impact: Societal Benefit

Creates and sells handmade or vintage goods through an online Etsy storefront.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Rarely
Impact visibility
Low
Travel
Frequent travel
Schedule flexibility
Rigid
Remote work
Fully Remote
Typical work hours
37 to 45 hours
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$58,099
Entry-level
$44,858
Senior
$99,063
Growth by 2033
17%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Very Low
Salary growth potential
12%
Typical student debt
$19,153 to $46,164

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Project Management
  • Software Proficiency
  • Technical Writing

Soft skills

  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creativity

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Certificate or Vocational Training
Licensing
Yes
Years to mid-career
6 to 10 years
Years to senior
13 to 19 years
Career switching
Easy

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Advance through experience and specialization.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      70%
      AI disruption risk
      Very Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      2/10
      Meaning
      1.6/10
      Work-life balance
      1.5/10
      Prestige
      8.1/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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