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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$19.09
Entry wage$12.12
10th percentile wage$11.09
50th percentile wage$17.75
90th percentile wage$29.05
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services2032.5%
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing$17.77
Other Services20$16.79
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$17.75 $17.86  -$0.10
2015$17.19+3.3%$17.29 +3.3%-$0.10
2014$16.80+2.3%$16.90 +2.3%-$0.10
2013$16.48+1.9%$16.58 +1.9%-$0.10
2012$16.21+1.7%$16.31 +1.7%-$0.10
2011$15.95+1.6%$16.04 +1.6%-$0.09
2010$15.77+1.1%$15.87 +1.1%-$0.09
2009$15.50+1.8%$15.59 +1.8%-$0.09
2008$15.09+2.7%$15.19 +2.7%-$0.09
2007$14.75+2.3%$14.84 +2.3%-$0.09
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.75 $20.85  -$3.10
2015$17.19+3.3%$20.27 +2.9%-$3.07
2014$16.80+2.3%$19.83 +2.2%-$3.03
2013$16.48+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%-$2.95
2012$16.21+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%-$2.89
2011$15.95+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%-$2.85
2010$15.77+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$2.71
2009$15.50+1.8%$18.23 +1.4%-$2.73
2008$15.09+2.7%$17.77 +2.6%-$2.67
2007$14.75+2.3%$17.20 +3.3%-$2.45
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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