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Danbury LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment N/A
Mean wage$22.52
Entry wage$16.33
10th percentile wage$11.39
50th percentile wage$23.84
90th percentile wage$29.54
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$23.84 $24.12  -$0.28
2016$23.26+2.5%$23.53 +2.5%-$0.27
2015$22.81+2.0%$23.08 +2.0%-$0.26
2014$22.34+2.1%$22.60 +2.1%-$0.26
2013$21.87+2.1%$22.13 +2.1%-$0.25
2012$21.55+1.5%$21.81 +1.5%-$0.25
2011$21.08+2.2%$21.33 +2.2%-$0.24
2010$20.84+1.2%$21.09 +1.2%-$0.24
2009$20.49+1.7%$20.73 +1.7%-$0.24
2008$19.89+3.0%$20.12 +3.0%-$0.23
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$23.84 $20.50  $3.34
2016$23.26+2.5%$19.84 +3.3%$3.41
2015$22.81+2.0%$19.43 +2.1%$3.38
2014$22.34+2.1%$19.01 +2.2%$3.33
2013$21.87+2.1%$18.63 +2.1%$3.24
2012$21.55+1.5%$18.31 +1.7%$3.24
2011$21.08+2.2%$18.02 +1.6%$3.06
2010$20.84+1.2%$17.72 +1.7%$3.12
2009$20.49+1.7%$17.48 +1.4%$3.01
2008$19.89+3.0%$17.03 +2.6%$2.85
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford$25.19200
Hartford$24.21440
Danbury$23.84 
Norwich-New London$23.4910
Waterbury $17.68 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$24.21440
Bridgeport-Stamford$25.19200
New Haven$15.61110
Norwich-New London$23.4910
Danbury$23.84 
Wages in other areas
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