Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (51-6052) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (51-6052)

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.21		$19.49		-$7.28
2017	$12.11	+.9%	$19.33	+.9%	-$7.21
2016	$11.74	+3.1%	$18.74	+3.1%	-$7.00
2015	$11.42	+2.8%	$18.23	+2.8%	-$6.81
2014	$11.15	+2.4%	$17.80	+2.4%	-$6.64
2013	$10.90	+2.3%	$17.40	+2.3%	-$6.49
2012	$10.69	+1.9%	$17.07	+1.9%	-$6.37
2011	$10.52	+1.7%	$16.78	+1.7%	-$6.26
2010	$10.35	+1.6%	$16.52	+1.6%	-$6.16
2009	$10.23	+1.1%	$16.34	+1.1%	-$6.10
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.21		$24.57		-$12.36
2017	$12.11	+.9%	$24.31	+1.1%	-$12.20
2016	$11.74	+3.1%	$23.66	+2.8%	-$11.91
2015	$11.42	+2.8%	$23.12	+2.3%	-$11.69
2014	$11.15	+2.4%	$22.63	+2.1%	-$11.48
2013	$10.90	+2.3%	$22.15	+2.2%	-$11.25
2012	$10.69	+1.9%	$21.70	+2.1%	-$11.01
2011	$10.52	+1.7%	$21.33	+1.7%	-$10.81
2010	$10.35	+1.6%	$21.00	+1.6%	-$10.64
2009	$10.23	+1.1%	$20.64	+1.7%	-$10.40

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

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