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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$21.35
Entry wage$14.79
10th percentile wage$13.57
50th percentile wage$20.56
90th percentile wage$30.46
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services3080.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services30$22.72
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$20.56 $19.21  $1.35
2015$19.91+3.3%$18.60 +3.3%$1.31
2014$19.46+2.3%$18.18 +2.3%$1.28
2013$19.09+1.9%$17.84 +1.9%$1.25
2012$18.77+1.7%$17.54 +1.7%$1.23
2011$18.47+1.6%$17.26 +1.6%$1.21
2010$18.27+1.1%$17.07 +1.1%$1.20
2009$17.95+1.8%$16.77 +1.8%$1.18
2008$17.48+2.7%$16.34 +2.7%$1.15
2007$17.08+2.3%$15.96 +2.3%$1.12
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$20.56 $21.85  -$1.29
2015$19.91+3.3%$21.24 +2.9%-$1.33
2014$19.46+2.3%$20.78 +2.2%-$1.32
2013$19.09+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%-$1.27
2012$18.77+1.7%$20.02 +1.7%-$1.24
2011$18.47+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%-$1.23
2010$18.27+1.1%$19.37 +1.7%-$1.09
2009$17.95+1.8%$19.11 +1.4%-$1.15
2008$17.48+2.7%$18.62 +2.6%-$1.13
2007$17.08+2.3%$18.02 +3.3%-$0.94
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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