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Hartford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment3,520
Mean wage$17.79
Entry wage$11.75
10th percentile wage$10.55
50th percentile wage$16.37
90th percentile wage$27.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,45069.6%
Manufacturing36010.1%
Other Services1604.6%
Professional and Business Services1003.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration6026.29
Construction4021.24
Education and Health Services7020.55
Professional and Business Services10018.63
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes ""Couriers and Messengers""
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.37 $16.64  -$0.27
2016$15.63+4.8%$15.88 +4.8%-$0.25
2015$15.26+2.4%$15.51 +2.4%-$0.25
2014$14.92+2.3%$15.16 +2.3%-$0.24
2013$14.68+1.6%$14.92 +1.6%-$0.24
2012$14.34+2.4%$14.57 +2.4%-$0.23
2011$14.16+1.2%$14.39 +1.2%-$0.23
2010$13.90+1.9%$14.13 +1.9%-$0.22
2009$13.67+1.7%$13.89 +1.7%-$0.22
2008$13.30+2.8%$13.52 +2.8%-$0.21
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.37 $23.02  -$6.65
2016$15.63+4.8%$22.28 +3.3%-$6.65
2015$15.26+2.4%$21.82 +2.1%-$6.55
2014$14.92+2.3%$21.35 +2.2%-$6.43
2013$14.68+1.6%$20.92 +2.1%-$6.24
2012$14.34+2.4%$20.56 +1.7%-$6.22
2011$14.16+1.2%$20.24 +1.6%-$6.07
2010$13.90+1.9%$19.90 +1.7%-$6.00
2009$13.67+1.7%$19.63 +1.4%-$5.95
2008$13.30+2.8%$19.13 +2.6%-$5.82
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$16.992,470
New Haven$16.751,790
Hartford$16.373,520
Norwich-New London$16.37650
Waterbury $15.90660
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$16.373,520
Bridgeport-Stamford$16.992,470
New Haven$16.751,790
Waterbury $15.90660
Norwich-New London$16.37650
Wages in other areas
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