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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$18.99
Entry wage$16.64
10th percentile wage$15.67
50th percentile wage$18.36
90th percentile wage$24.70
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$18.36 $22.08 -$3.72
2018$18.18+1.0%$21.87+1.0%-$3.68
2017$17.66+2.9%$21.24+2.9%-$3.57
2016$17.13+3.1%$20.60+3.1%-$3.47
2015$16.67+2.8%$20.04+2.8%-$3.37
2014$16.27+2.4%$19.57+2.4%-$3.29
2013$15.90+2.3%$19.12+2.3%-$3.22
2012$15.60+1.9%$18.76+1.9%-$3.16
2011$15.34+1.7%$18.45+1.7%-$3.10
2010$15.10+1.6%$18.15+1.6%-$3.05
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.36 $23.16 -$4.80
2018$18.18+1.0%$22.96+.9%-$4.77
2017$17.66+2.9%$22.26+3.1%-$4.59
2016$17.13+3.1%$21.66+2.8%-$4.52
2015$16.67+2.8%$21.17+2.3%-$4.50
2014$16.27+2.4%$20.72+2.1%-$4.45
2013$15.90+2.3%$20.28+2.2%-$4.37
2012$15.60+1.9%$19.87+2.1%-$4.27
2011$15.34+1.7%$19.53+1.7%-$4.18
2010$15.10+1.6%$19.22+1.6%-$4.12
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $20.7110
Southwest $19.4150
Eastern $18.36 
North Central $18.2330
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $19.4150
North Central $18.2330
South Central $17.9610
Northwest $20.7110
Wages in other areas
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