Dental Assistants (31-9091) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area



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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		260
Mean wage		$20.62
Entry wage		$15.65
10th percentile wage		$15.03
50th percentile wage		$20.97
90th percentile wage		$27.20

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	230	87.5%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	230	20.70

Dental Assistants (31-9091)

Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$20.97		$15.75		$5.22
2016	$20.02	+4.7%	$15.04	+4.7%	$4.98
2015	$19.68	+1.7%	$14.78	+1.7%	$4.90
2014	$19.29	+2.0%	$14.49	+2.0%	$4.80
2013	$19.05	+1.3%	$14.30	+1.3%	$4.74
2012	$18.77	+1.5%	$14.10	+1.5%	$4.67
2011	$18.51	+1.4%	$13.90	+1.4%	$4.61
2010	$18.31	+1.1%	$13.75	+1.1%	$4.56
2009	$17.95	+2.0%	$13.48	+2.0%	$4.47
2008	$17.46	+2.8%	$13.12	+2.8%	$4.35
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.97		$19.25		$1.72
2016	$20.02	+4.7%	$18.63	+3.3%	$1.39
2015	$19.68	+1.7%	$18.24	+2.1%	$1.44
2014	$19.29	+2.0%	$17.85	+2.2%	$1.44
2013	$19.05	+1.3%	$17.49	+2.1%	$1.55
2012	$18.77	+1.5%	$17.19	+1.7%	$1.57
2011	$18.51	+1.4%	$16.92	+1.6%	$1.58
2010	$18.31	+1.1%	$16.64	+1.7%	$1.67
2009	$17.95	+2.0%	$16.41	+1.4%	$1.54
2008	$17.46	+2.8%	$15.99	+2.6%	$1.47

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

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