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



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		20
Mean wage		$16.08
Entry wage		$13.39
10th percentile wage		$12.34
50th percentile wage		$14.88
90th percentile wage		$23.61

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	$14.88		$19.89		-$5.01
2019	$14.28	+4.2%	$19.09	+4.2%	-$4.80
2018	$13.87	+2.9%	$18.54	+2.9%	-$4.67
2017	$13.45	+3.1%	$17.98	+3.1%	-$4.52
2016	$13.09	+2.8%	$17.50	+2.8%	-$4.40
2015	$12.78	+2.4%	$17.08	+2.4%	-$4.30
2014	$12.49	+2.3%	$16.69	+2.3%	-$4.20
2013	$12.25	+1.9%	$16.38	+1.9%	-$4.12
2012	$12.05	+1.7%	$16.10	+1.7%	-$4.05
2011	$11.85	+1.6%	$15.85	+1.6%	-$3.99
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.88		$22.75		-$7.87
2019	$14.28	+4.2%	$21.83	+4.2%	-$7.54
2018	$13.87	+2.9%	$21.16	+3.1%	-$7.29
2017	$13.45	+3.1%	$20.59	+2.8%	-$7.14
2016	$13.09	+2.8%	$20.13	+2.3%	-$7.03
2015	$12.78	+2.4%	$19.70	+2.1%	-$6.92
2014	$12.49	+2.3%	$19.28	+2.2%	-$6.79
2013	$12.25	+1.9%	$18.89	+2.1%	-$6.64
2012	$12.05	+1.7%	$18.57	+1.7%	-$6.52
2011	$11.85	+1.6%	$18.28	+1.6%	-$6.42

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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