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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$20.63
Entry wage$16.21
10th percentile wage$15.31
50th percentile wage$20.16
90th percentile wage$28.06
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services2056.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services20$17.71
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$20.16 $20.57 -$0.41
2017$19.99+.9%$20.40+.9%-$0.40
2016$19.39+3.1%$19.78+3.1%-$0.39
2015$18.86+2.8%$19.24+2.8%-$0.38
2014$18.41+2.4%$18.79+2.4%-$0.37
2013$18.00+2.3%$18.36+2.3%-$0.36
2012$17.66+1.9%$18.01+1.9%-$0.35
2011$17.36+1.7%$17.71+1.7%-$0.35
2010$17.08+1.6%$17.43+1.6%-$0.34
2009$16.90+1.1%$17.24+1.1%-$0.34
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$20.16 $22.17 -$2.01
2017$19.99+.9%$21.93+1.1%-$1.94
2016$19.39+3.1%$21.35+2.8%-$1.96
2015$18.86+2.8%$20.86+2.3%-$1.99
2014$18.41+2.4%$20.42+2.1%-$2.01
2013$18.00+2.3%$19.99+2.2%-$1.99
2012$17.66+1.9%$19.58+2.1%-$1.92
2011$17.36+1.7%$19.25+1.7%-$1.88
2010$17.08+1.6%$18.95+1.6%-$1.86
2009$16.90+1.1%$18.63+1.7%-$1.72
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$20.5340
Eastern$20.1630
South Central$19.3950
North Central$17.8320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$19.3950
Southwest$20.5340
Eastern$20.1630
North Central$17.8320
Wages in other areas
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