Certified Mastectomy Fitter

Also called: Mastectomy Fitter, CFm

Fits breast cancer survivors with breast forms and post-surgery garments.

A day in the life

Meets privately with a woman weeks after her mastectomy, measures and fits a breast form and bra, and helps her feel like herself again.

Pay over a career

Starting
$32k
Typical
$42k
High
$55k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. On-the-job training plus ABC mastectomy fitter certification.

Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Small, steady niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Ordering and inventory get easier; a private, sensitive fitting with a survivor stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Health, Psychology, Sewing or fashion.

Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2091.

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