These days, clutter seems to accumulate faster than we can manage and professional organizers have become the unsung heroes of tidy spaces and stress-free living. From helping homeowners prepare for a move to optimizing office spaces for maximum efficiency, their expertise is in high demand.
Here at the Professional Organizer Institute, we do our best to keep our finger on the pulse of this industry and those who work in this industry. We love researching how people feel about clutter, the cost of clutter, and how decluttering benefits homeowners and the wider rea estate industry.
Each year we update this page with the latest statistics related to professional organizing. If you have any statistics to contribute through your own original research, or want to request and discuss any statistics, please feel free to contact us!
Let’s take a look at some eye-opening statistics that highlight the impact of this growing industry.
Key Statistics for 2025
- Clutter & Overwhelm: About 54% of Americans feel overwhelmed by clutter in their homes, yet 78% have no idea how to tackle it.
- Lost & Found: The average person spends 2.5 days per year looking for misplaced items due to disorganization.
- The Cost of Clutter: Households waste an estimated $3,000 per year buying duplicate items or replacing lost ones.
- Increased Productivity: A professionally organized home office can boost work efficiency by 35%.
- Stress Reduction: 88% of people report feeling significantly less stressed after hiring a professional organizer.
- Repeat Clients: 76% of clients who hire a professional organizer once end up booking additional sessions within the first year.
- Rising Demand: Jobs in the professional organizing sector are projected to grow by about 7% from 2018 to 2028.
- Industry Expansion: The number of members within the National Association of Professional Organizers expanded almost 400% from 1995 to 2016, reflecting growing demand.
- Earning Potential: Professional organizers in the U.S. earn an average of $55 per hour, with top specialists charging upwards of $200 per hour for large-scale projects.
Sources: Our own experience here at the Professional Organizer Institute, Ultimate Academy, Book Clean Go, and NAPO.
What These Statistics Mean for the Future of Professional Organizing
The numbers paint a clear picture – organization is more than just a personal preference; it’s a growing industry with real financial and mental health benefits.
As people increasingly recognize the hidden costs of clutter (both financially and emotionally), the demand for professional organizing services is expected to continue its upward trend.
For those considering becoming a professional organizer, these statistics reveal several promising opportunities:
- Recurring Revenue Potential – With a high percentage of repeat clients, organizers can build long-term relationships and steady income. There are many ways to charge for professional organizing services these days.
- Diverse Client Base – From busy professionals to growing families, the need for organization services spans a wide audience.
- Mental Health & Productivity Benefits – Organizers aren’t just transforming spaces; they’re improving people’s lives by reducing stress and increasing efficiency.
Final Thoughts
If you love creating order out of chaos, professional organizing is a career with strong demand, solid earning potential, and the power to truly impact people’s daily lives.
Whether you specialize in decluttering homes, maximizing office efficiency, or helping real estate agents prepare homes for sale, the opportunities are endless.
And with 76% of clients coming back for more, there’s plenty of work to go around.
