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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment50
Mean wage$18.63
Entry wage$12.23
10th percentile wage$11.08
50th percentile wage$15.36
90th percentile wage$29.62
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing3060.2%
Other Services2037.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services2017.47
Manufacturing3015.01
Upholsterers (51-6093)
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.36 $18.22 -$2.86
2016$14.81+3.7%$17.57+3.7%-$2.75
2015$14.46+2.4%$17.15+2.4%-$2.69
2014$14.13+2.3%$16.77+2.3%-$2.63
2013$13.87+1.9%$16.45+1.9%-$2.58
2012$13.64+1.7%$16.17+1.7%-$2.53
2011$13.42+1.6%$15.92+1.6%-$2.49
2010$13.27+1.1%$15.74+1.1%-$2.47
2009$13.04+1.8%$15.47+1.8%-$2.42
2008$12.70+2.7%$15.07+2.7%-$2.36
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.36 $21.40 -$6.04
2016$14.81+3.7%$20.72+3.3%-$5.90
2015$14.46+2.4%$20.28+2.1%-$5.82
2014$14.13+2.3%$19.85+2.2%-$5.71
2013$13.87+1.9%$19.45+2.1%-$5.58
2012$13.64+1.7%$19.11+1.7%-$5.47
2011$13.42+1.6%$18.81+1.6%-$5.39
2010$13.27+1.1%$18.50+1.7%-$5.22
2009$13.04+1.8%$18.25+1.4%-$5.20
2008$12.70+2.7%$17.78+2.6%-$5.07
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $16.52 
North Central $15.84 
Eastern $15.3640
South Central $15.3650
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $15.3650
Eastern $15.3640
North Central $15.84 
Southwest $16.52 
Wages in other areas
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