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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$21.91
Entry wage$19.68
10th percentile wage$18.01
50th percentile wage$22.15
90th percentile wage$25.65
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing3056.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing30$21.55
Furniture Finishers (51-7021)
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$22.15 $19.21  $2.94
2015$21.45+3.3%$18.60 +3.3%$2.85
2014$20.96+2.3%$18.18 +2.3%$2.78
2013$20.57+1.9%$17.84 +1.9%$2.73
2012$20.22+1.7%$17.54 +1.7%$2.68
2011$19.90+1.6%$17.26 +1.6%$2.64
2010$19.68+1.1%$17.07 +1.1%$2.61
2009$19.34+1.8%$16.77 +1.8%$2.57
2008$18.84+2.7%$16.34 +2.7%$2.50
2007$18.40+2.3%$15.96 +2.3%$2.44
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.15 $21.85  $0.30
2015$21.45+3.3%$21.24 +2.9%$0.21
2014$20.96+2.3%$20.78 +2.2%$0.18
2013$20.57+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%$0.20
2012$20.22+1.7%$20.02 +1.7%$0.21
2011$19.90+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%$0.20
2010$19.68+1.1%$19.37 +1.7%$0.31
2009$19.34+1.8%$19.11 +1.4%$0.23
2008$18.84+2.7%$18.62 +2.6%$0.22
2007$18.40+2.3%$18.02 +3.3%$0.38
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
Southwest $22.24 10
North Central $22.15 50
Eastern $21.39 10
Northwest $21.02 30
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.15 50
Northwest $21.02 30
Southwest $22.24 10
Eastern $21.39 10
Wages in other areas
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