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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$17.43
Entry wage$11.81
10th percentile wage$11.01
50th percentile wage$16.52
90th percentile wage$26.55
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing10%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing1018.23
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$16.52 $19.26  -$2.74
2016$15.93+3.7%$18.57 +3.7%-$2.64
2015$15.55+2.4%$18.13 +2.4%-$2.57
2014$15.20+2.3%$17.72 +2.3%-$2.52
2013$14.91+1.9%$17.39 +1.9%-$2.47
2012$14.67+1.7%$17.10 +1.7%-$2.43
2011$14.43+1.6%$16.82 +1.6%-$2.39
2010$14.27+1.1%$16.64 +1.1%-$2.36
2009$14.03+1.8%$16.35 +1.8%-$2.32
2008$13.66+2.7%$15.93 +2.7%-$2.26
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.52 $23.83  -$7.31
2016$15.93+3.7%$23.07 +3.3%-$7.13
2015$15.55+2.4%$22.59 +2.1%-$7.03
2014$15.20+2.3%$22.10 +2.2%-$6.90
2013$14.91+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%-$6.74
2012$14.67+1.7%$21.29 +1.7%-$6.61
2011$14.43+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%-$6.52
2010$14.27+1.1%$20.60 +1.7%-$6.32
2009$14.03+1.8%$20.32 +1.4%-$6.29
2008$13.66+2.7%$19.80 +2.6%-$6.13
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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