Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Include weavers and stitchers. Exclude 'Fabric Menders, Except Garment' (49-9093).
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 200 | 8.10 | 6.11 | 9.09 | 16,850 | 12,710 | 18,910 |
| St Louis MSA | 80 | 9.30 | 6.92 | 10.49 | 19,350 | 14,400 | 21,830 |
| Kansas City* | 20 | 8.33 | 6.76 | 9.12 | 17,335 | 14,060 | 18,973 |
| Southeast Region* | 70 | 6.33 | 6.09 | 6.45 | 13,168 | 12,666 | 13,419 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 350 | 360 | 10 | 2.86 | 9 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 90 | 90 | .00 | 3 | Caution | |
| St Louis MSA | 70 | 60 | -10 | -14.29 | 2 | Caution |
| Central Region* | 50 | 40 | -10 | -20.00 | 1 | Caution |
| Ozark Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Southeast Region* | 90 | 90 | .00 | 2 | Fair | |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training