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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$21.13
Entry wage$11.77
10th percentile wage$10.95
50th percentile wage$19.41
90th percentile wage$42.37
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing2032.5%
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing20$20.27
Other Services$14.18
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$19.41 $20.19 -$0.78
2018$19.22+1.0%$19.99+1.0%-$0.77
2017$18.67+2.9%$19.42+2.9%-$0.75
2016$18.11+3.1%$18.84+3.1%-$0.72
2015$17.62+2.8%$18.33+2.8%-$0.70
2014$17.20+2.4%$17.89+2.4%-$0.69
2013$16.81+2.3%$17.49+2.3%-$0.67
2012$16.49+1.9%$17.16+1.9%-$0.66
2011$16.22+1.7%$16.87+1.7%-$0.65
2010$15.96+1.6%$16.60+1.6%-$0.64
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.41 $24.99 -$5.58
2018$19.22+1.0%$24.77+.9%-$5.54
2017$18.67+2.9%$24.02+3.1%-$5.34
2016$18.11+3.1%$23.37+2.8%-$5.26
2015$17.62+2.8%$22.84+2.3%-$5.21
2014$17.20+2.4%$22.36+2.1%-$5.16
2013$16.81+2.3%$21.88+2.2%-$5.07
2012$16.49+1.9%$21.44+2.1%-$4.94
2011$16.22+1.7%$21.07+1.7%-$4.85
2010$15.96+1.6%$20.74+1.6%-$4.78
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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