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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment350
Mean wage$34.93
Entry wage$23.67
10th percentile wage$21.45
50th percentile wage$31.49
90th percentile wage$52.46
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing19054.5%
Public Administration7020.2%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration70$40.60
Manufacturing190$31.90
Professional and Business Services$27.03
Purchasing Agents, Ex. Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (13-1023)
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Include contract specialists, field contractors, purchasers, price analysts, tooling coordinators, and media buyers. Exclude "Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products" (13-1021) and "Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Ex. Farm Products" (13-1022).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$31.49 $32.25  -$0.75
2015$30.40+3.6%$31.13 +3.6%-$0.73
2014$29.68+2.4%$30.40 +2.4%-$0.71
2013$28.96+2.5%$29.66 +2.5%-$0.69
2012$28.49+1.7%$29.18 +1.7%-$0.68
2011$28.05+1.6%$28.72 +1.6%-$0.67
2010$27.45+2.2%$28.11 +2.2%-$0.66
2009$27.25+.7%$27.91 +.7%-$0.65
2008$26.41+3.2%$27.05 +3.2%-$0.63
2007$25.54+3.4%$26.16 +3.4%-$0.61
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$31.49 $18.90  $12.59
2015$30.40+3.6%$18.37 +2.9%$12.03
2014$29.68+2.4%$17.98 +2.2%$11.70
2013$28.96+2.5%$17.62 +2.1%$11.35
2012$28.49+1.7%$17.31 +1.7%$11.18
2011$28.05+1.6%$17.04 +1.6%$11.00
2010$27.45+2.2%$16.75 +1.7%$10.70
2009$27.25+.7%$16.53 +1.4%$10.73
2008$26.41+3.2%$16.11 +2.6%$10.31
2007$25.54+3.4%$15.59 +3.3%$9.95
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 $35.37 1,480
Norwich-NL $31.49 350
Bridgeport $30.48 1,100
New Haven $30.31 580
Waterbury $27.48 110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $35.37 1,480
Bridgeport $30.48 1,100
New Haven $30.31 580
Norwich-NL $31.49 350
Danbury $27.23 250
Wages in other areas
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