U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMake, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,840 | 3.3 % | $15.26 | $31,750 | 1.0 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.33 | $11.26 | $14.39 | $17.90 | $22.83 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $19,420 | $23,420 | $29,930 | $37,240 | $47,480 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 11,700 | 5.39 | $15.38 | $31,990 |
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | 6,600 | 9.53 | $15.15 | $31,510 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 1,900 | 0.23 | $14.92 | $31,020 |
| Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing | 1,010 | 1.02 | $15.03 | $31,270 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 930 | 0.20 | $12.30 | $25,580 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | 6,600 | 9.53 | $15.15 | $31,510 |
| Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 11,700 | 5.39 | $15.38 | $31,990 |
| Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing | 780 | 2.24 | $12.79 | $26,600 |
| Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing | 1,010 | 1.02 | $15.03 | $31,270 |
| Textile Furnishings Mills | 250 | 0.47 | $18.06 | $37,570 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 100 | (7) | $23.88 | $49,670 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 90 | 0.01 | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 40 | (7) | $20.30 | $42,210 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | 740 | 0.46 | $18.41 | $38,290 |
| Textile Furnishings Mills | 250 | 0.47 | $18.06 | $37,570 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4,490 | 1.16 | 5.42 | $16.80 | $34,950 |
| Mississippi | 3,520 | 3.26 | 15.24 | $15.25 | $31,720 |
| California | 3,290 | 0.23 | 1.08 | $14.78 | $30,750 |
| Texas | 2,300 | 0.22 | 1.02 | $13.82 | $28,740 |
| Indiana | 1,300 | 0.46 | 2.17 | $12.82 | $26,670 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 3,520 | 3.26 | 15.24 | $15.25 | $31,720 |
| North Carolina | 4,490 | 1.16 | 5.42 | $16.80 | $34,950 |
| Indiana | 1,300 | 0.46 | 2.17 | $12.82 | $26,670 |
| Arkansas | 420 | 0.36 | 1.68 | $13.10 | $27,250 |
| Tennessee | 870 | 0.33 | 1.52 | $11.44 | $23,800 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,000 | 0.12 | 0.55 | $19.60 | $40,770 |
| Nebraska | 40 | 0.04 | 0.19 | $19.44 | $40,430 |
| Massachusetts | 380 | 0.12 | 0.55 | $19.23 | $40,000 |
| Nevada | 150 | 0.14 | 0.64 | $18.60 | $38,690 |
| Maine | 40 | 0.07 | 0.31 | $18.43 | $38,340 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 2,380 | 16.64 | 77.87 | $18.81 | $39,120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,740 | 0.45 | 2.10 | $13.96 | $29,030 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 1,390 | 4.04 | 18.92 | $14.46 | $30,070 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 840 | 0.23 | 1.08 | $14.26 | $29,670 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 760 | 0.29 | 1.34 | $14.92 | $31,040 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 690 | 0.13 | 0.63 | $20.47 | $42,570 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 420 | 3.90 | 18.26 | $11.67 | $24,260 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 410 | 0.18 | 0.85 | $14.09 | $29,320 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 370 | 0.18 | 0.82 | $13.81 | $28,720 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 320 | 0.18 | 0.83 | $17.98 | $37,400 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 2,380 | 16.64 | 77.87 | $18.81 | $39,120 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 1,390 | 4.04 | 18.92 | $14.46 | $30,070 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 420 | 3.90 | 18.26 | $11.67 | $24,260 |
| El Paso, TX | 310 | 1.14 | 5.34 | $11.81 | $24,560 |
| Holland-Grand Haven, MI | 60 | 0.59 | 2.78 | $13.64 | $28,370 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 30 | 0.57 | 2.65 | $9.45 | $19,650 |
| Savannah, GA | 70 | 0.49 | 2.30 | $23.44 | $48,760 |
| Roanoke, VA | 70 | 0.47 | 2.18 | $10.59 | $22,030 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 150 | 0.46 | 2.16 | $15.42 | $32,070 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,740 | 0.45 | 2.10 | $13.96 | $29,030 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 70 | 0.49 | 2.30 | $23.44 | $48,760 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 130 | 0.11 | 0.50 | $23.35 | $48,570 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 60 | 0.13 | 0.63 | $21.18 | $44,060 |
| Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division | 40 | 0.08 | 0.38 | $20.90 | $43,470 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 200 | 0.12 | 0.55 | $20.82 | $43,300 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 690 | 0.13 | 0.63 | $20.47 | $42,570 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | (8) | (8) | (8) | $20.25 | $42,120 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 30 | 0.22 | 1.02 | $19.52 | $40,600 |
| Reading, PA | 50 | 0.32 | 1.48 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division | (8) | (8) | (8) | $19.43 | $40,410 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | 3,300 | 15.48 | 72.44 | $15.51 | $32,260 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | 360 | 2.27 | 10.64 | $13.71 | $28,510 |
| Western Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 270 | 1.07 | 4.99 | $13.82 | $28,740 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | 170 | 1.31 | 6.14 | $10.28 | $21,380 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 130 | 0.69 | 3.25 | $17.36 | $36,110 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | 3,300 | 15.48 | 72.44 | $15.51 | $32,260 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | 360 | 2.27 | 10.64 | $13.71 | $28,510 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | 170 | 1.31 | 6.14 | $10.28 | $21,380 |
| Western Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 270 | 1.07 | 4.99 | $13.82 | $28,740 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 0.80 | 3.72 | $10.30 | $21,410 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Washington nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.76 | 3.55 | $20.36 | $42,350 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 130 | 0.69 | 3.25 | $17.36 | $36,110 |
| Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | 3,300 | 15.48 | 72.44 | $15.51 | $32,260 |
| Southwestern Virginia nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $15.34 | $31,900 |
| Eastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.32 | 1.49 | $15.08 | $31,360 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2012 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 29, 2013
