Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (51-6052) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (51-6052)

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.71		$18.15		-$1.44
2017	$16.57	+.9%	$18.00	+.9%	-$1.42
2016	$16.07	+3.1%	$17.45	+3.1%	-$1.38
2015	$15.63	+2.8%	$16.98	+2.8%	-$1.34
2014	$15.26	+2.4%	$16.58	+2.4%	-$1.31
2013	$14.92	+2.3%	$16.20	+2.3%	-$1.28
2012	$14.63	+1.9%	$15.90	+1.9%	-$1.26
2011	$14.39	+1.7%	$15.63	+1.7%	-$1.24
2010	$14.16	+1.6%	$15.38	+1.6%	-$1.22
2009	$14.01	+1.1%	$15.21	+1.1%	-$1.20
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.71		$20.63		-$3.92
2017	$16.57	+.9%	$20.41	+1.1%	-$3.84
2016	$16.07	+3.1%	$19.86	+2.8%	-$3.79
2015	$15.63	+2.8%	$19.41	+2.3%	-$3.77
2014	$15.26	+2.4%	$19.00	+2.1%	-$3.74
2013	$14.92	+2.3%	$18.60	+2.2%	-$3.68
2012	$14.63	+1.9%	$18.22	+2.1%	-$3.58
2011	$14.39	+1.7%	$17.91	+1.7%	-$3.52
2010	$14.16	+1.6%	$17.63	+1.6%	-$3.46
2009	$14.01	+1.1%	$17.33	+1.7%	-$3.32

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 2018

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