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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$16.65
Entry wage$11.52
10th percentile wage$10.23
50th percentile wage$15.84
90th percentile wage$24.24
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$15.84 $19.59 -$3.75
2016$15.28+3.7%$18.89+3.7%-$3.61
2015$14.91+2.4%$18.44+2.4%-$3.53
2014$14.58+2.3%$18.03+2.3%-$3.45
2013$14.30+1.9%$17.69+1.9%-$3.38
2012$14.06+1.7%$17.39+1.7%-$3.32
2011$13.84+1.6%$17.11+1.6%-$3.27
2010$13.69+1.1%$16.93+1.1%-$3.24
2009$13.45+1.8%$16.63+1.8%-$3.18
2008$13.10+2.7%$16.20+2.7%-$3.10
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.84 $22.43 -$6.59
2016$15.28+3.7%$21.71+3.3%-$6.43
2015$14.91+2.4%$21.26+2.1%-$6.34
2014$14.58+2.3%$20.80+2.2%-$6.22
2013$14.30+1.9%$20.38+2.1%-$6.08
2012$14.06+1.7%$20.03+1.7%-$5.97
2011$13.84+1.6%$19.72+1.6%-$5.88
2010$13.69+1.1%$19.39+1.7%-$5.70
2009$13.45+1.8%$19.13+1.4%-$5.67
2008$13.10+2.7%$18.64+2.6%-$5.53
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 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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