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



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		20
Mean wage		$16.22
Entry wage		$13.92
10th percentile wage		$11.99
50th percentile wage		$16.97
90th percentile wage		$19.15

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Other Services	20	100%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services	20	$16.97

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	$16.97		$18.96		-$1.99
2019	$16.28	+4.2%	$18.19	+4.2%	-$1.90
2018	$15.82	+2.9%	$17.68	+2.9%	-$1.85
2017	$15.34	+3.1%	$17.14	+3.1%	-$1.79
2016	$14.93	+2.8%	$16.68	+2.8%	-$1.75
2015	$14.57	+2.4%	$16.28	+2.4%	-$1.70
2014	$14.24	+2.3%	$15.91	+2.3%	-$1.67
2013	$13.97	+1.9%	$15.61	+1.9%	-$1.63
2012	$13.74	+1.7%	$15.35	+1.7%	-$1.61
2011	$13.52	+1.6%	$15.11	+1.6%	-$1.58
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.97		$21.91		-$4.94
2019	$16.28	+4.2%	$21.02	+4.2%	-$4.73
2018	$15.82	+2.9%	$20.38	+3.1%	-$4.56
2017	$15.34	+3.1%	$19.83	+2.8%	-$4.49
2016	$14.93	+2.8%	$19.38	+2.3%	-$4.45
2015	$14.57	+2.4%	$18.98	+2.1%	-$4.40
2014	$14.24	+2.3%	$18.57	+2.2%	-$4.32
2013	$13.97	+1.9%	$18.20	+2.1%	-$4.22
2012	$13.74	+1.7%	$17.88	+1.7%	-$4.14
2011	$13.52	+1.6%	$17.60	+1.6%	-$4.08

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 2020

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