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Torrington LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$23.43
Entry wage$16.77
10th percentile wage$15.58
50th percentile wage$18.16
90th percentile wage$40.49
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services18.12
Mental Health Counselors (21-1014)
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychiatrists" (29-1066), and "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$18.16 $25.20  -$7.04
2016$17.74+2.4%$24.61 +2.4%-$6.87
2015$17.40+2.0%$24.14 +2.0%-$6.74
2014$17.07+1.9%$23.69 +1.9%-$6.61
2013$16.74+1.9%$23.23 +1.9%-$6.49
2012$16.42+2.0%$22.78 +2.0%-$6.36
2011$16.16+1.6%$22.43 +1.6%-$6.26
2010$15.88+1.8%$22.04 +1.8%-$6.15
2009$15.71+1.1%$21.80 +1.1%-$6.08
2008$15.24+3.1%$21.15 +3.1%-$5.90
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$18.16 $18.89  -$0.73
2016$17.74+2.4%$18.29 +3.3%-$0.55
2015$17.40+2.0%$17.90 +2.1%-$0.50
2014$17.07+1.9%$17.52 +2.2%-$0.45
2013$16.74+1.9%$17.17 +2.1%-$0.42
2012$16.42+2.0%$16.87 +1.7%-$0.45
2011$16.16+1.6%$16.61 +1.6%-$0.44
2010$15.88+1.8%$16.33 +1.7%-$0.44
2009$15.71+1.1%$16.11 +1.4%-$0.39
2008$15.24+3.1%$15.70 +2.6%-$0.45
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
Torrington$18.16 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington$18.16 
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