The following comments cover the career grouping of Upholsterers, shoe repairers, jewellers and related occupations.

Workers are employed in the following industries: Manufacturing (45%), Other services (except public administration) (32%), Retail trade (14%).

According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), 56% of workers in this group were self-employed, while the average for all occupations was 16%.

79% of workers in this occupation worked full-time, compared to the average of 81% for all occupations.

Women represented 77% of workers in this occupation, compared to the average of 48% for all occupations.