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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$16.80
Entry wage$10.86
10th percentile wage$10.40
50th percentile wage$14.39
90th percentile wage$26.27
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services$12.22
Upholsterers (51-6093)
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$14.39 $20.50  -$6.11
2015$13.93+3.3%$19.85 +3.3%-$5.91
2014$13.62+2.3%$19.40 +2.3%-$5.78
2013$13.36+1.9%$19.03 +1.9%-$5.67
2012$13.14+1.7%$18.72 +1.7%-$5.57
2011$12.93+1.6%$18.42 +1.6%-$5.48
2010$12.79+1.1%$18.22 +1.1%-$5.42
2009$12.56+1.8%$17.90 +1.8%-$5.33
2008$12.24+2.7%$17.43 +2.7%-$5.19
2007$11.96+2.3%$17.03 +2.3%-$5.07
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$14.39 $20.53  -$6.14
2015$13.93+3.3%$19.96 +2.9%-$6.02
2014$13.62+2.3%$19.53 +2.2%-$5.91
2013$13.36+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%-$5.77
2012$13.14+1.7%$18.81 +1.7%-$5.66
2011$12.93+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%-$5.58
2010$12.79+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%-$5.41
2009$12.56+1.8%$17.95 +1.4%-$5.38
2008$12.24+2.7%$17.49 +2.6%-$5.25
2007$11.96+2.3%$16.94 +3.3%-$4.97
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.56 40
South Central $17.75 50
Southwest $15.43 30
Eastern $14.39 40
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $17.75 50
Eastern $14.39 40
North Central $20.56 40
Southwest $15.43 30
Wages in other areas
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