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Hartford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,900
Mean wage$28.86
Entry wage$19.03
10th percentile wage$17.39
50th percentile wage$27.44
90th percentile wage$43.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services80027.7%
Financial Activities67022.9%
Education and Health Services60020.7%
Information2809.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2307.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities670$31.81
Other Services70$27.43
Professional and Business Services800$27.00
Information280$26.76
Education and Health Services600$26.64
Computer User Support Specialists (15-1151)
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, in
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.44 $42.19  -$14.75
2015$26.74+2.6%$41.12 +2.6%-$14.37
2014$26.24+1.9%$40.35 +1.9%-$14.10
2013$25.74+1.9%$39.58 +1.9%-$13.83
2012$25.24+2.0%$38.81 +2.0%-$13.56
2011$24.85+1.6%$38.21 +1.6%-$13.35
2010$24.41+1.8%$37.54 +1.8%-$13.12
2009$24.15+1.1%$37.13 +1.1%-$12.98
2008$23.43+3.1%$36.03 +3.1%-$12.59
2007$22.65+3.5%$34.82 +3.5%-$12.17
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.44 $22.30  $5.14
2015$26.74+2.6%$21.68 +2.9%$5.07
2014$26.24+1.9%$21.21 +2.2%$5.03
2013$25.74+1.9%$20.78 +2.1%$4.96
2012$25.24+2.0%$20.43 +1.7%$4.81
2011$24.85+1.6%$20.11 +1.6%$4.74
2010$24.41+1.8%$19.77 +1.7%$4.64
2009$24.15+1.1%$19.50 +1.4%$4.65
2008$23.43+3.1%$19.00 +2.6%$4.43
2007$22.65+3.5%$18.40 +3.3%$4.25
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $27.44 2,900
Bridgeport $27.07 1,790
New Haven $25.89 1,240
Norwich-NL $24.06 340
Danbury $23.11 240
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $27.44 2,900
Bridgeport $27.07 1,790
New Haven $25.89 1,240
Norwich-NL $24.06 340
Danbury $23.11 240
Wages in other areas
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