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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$20.69
Entry wage$15.03
10th percentile wage$13.84
50th percentile wage$21.02
90th percentile wage$28.38
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing1046.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing10$15.97
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$21.02 $17.54  $3.48
2015$20.35+3.3%$16.98 +3.3%$3.37
2014$19.89+2.3%$16.60 +2.3%$3.29
2013$19.52+1.9%$16.29 +1.9%$3.23
2012$19.19+1.7%$16.01 +1.7%$3.18
2011$18.88+1.6%$15.76 +1.6%$3.13
2010$18.68+1.1%$15.59 +1.1%$3.09
2009$18.35+1.8%$15.32 +1.8%$3.04
2008$17.88+2.7%$14.92 +2.7%$2.96
2007$17.47+2.3%$14.57 +2.3%$2.89
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.02 $19.32  $1.70
2015$20.35+3.3%$18.78 +2.9%$1.57
2014$19.89+2.3%$18.38 +2.2%$1.51
2013$19.52+1.9%$18.01 +2.1%$1.51
2012$19.19+1.7%$17.70 +1.7%$1.49
2011$18.88+1.6%$17.42 +1.6%$1.46
2010$18.68+1.1%$17.13 +1.7%$1.55
2009$18.35+1.8%$16.90 +1.4%$1.46
2008$17.88+2.7%$16.46 +2.6%$1.41
2007$17.47+2.3%$15.94 +3.3%$1.53
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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