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



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		70
Mean wage		$16.50
Entry wage		$11.91
10th percentile wage		$11.38
50th percentile wage		$12.94
90th percentile wage		$27.64

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Industry	Employment Percent
Other Services

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services		$12.14

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	$12.94		$21.12		-$8.18
2019	$12.42	+4.2%	$20.27	+4.2%	-$7.84
2018	$12.06	+2.9%	$19.69	+2.9%	-$7.62
2017	$11.70	+3.1%	$19.09	+3.1%	-$7.39
2016	$11.38	+2.8%	$18.58	+2.8%	-$7.19
2015	$11.11	+2.4%	$18.14	+2.4%	-$7.02
2014	$10.86	+2.3%	$17.72	+2.3%	-$6.86
2013	$10.65	+1.9%	$17.39	+1.9%	-$6.73
2012	$10.48	+1.7%	$17.10	+1.7%	-$6.62
2011	$10.31	+1.6%	$16.83	+1.6%	-$6.51
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.94		$24.42		-$11.48
2019	$12.42	+4.2%	$23.43	+4.2%	-$11.01
2018	$12.06	+2.9%	$22.72	+3.1%	-$10.65
2017	$11.70	+3.1%	$22.11	+2.8%	-$10.40
2016	$11.38	+2.8%	$21.60	+2.3%	-$10.22
2015	$11.11	+2.4%	$21.15	+2.1%	-$10.03
2014	$10.86	+2.3%	$20.70	+2.2%	-$9.83
2013	$10.65	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.1%	-$9.62
2012	$10.48	+1.7%	$19.93	+1.7%	-$9.45
2011	$10.31	+1.6%	$19.62	+1.6%	-$9.31

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 2020

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