Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (53-7081) in Danbury Labor Market Area



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Danbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		50
Mean wage		$22.72
Entry wage		$18.72
10th percentile wage		$16.96
50th percentile wage		$22.94
90th percentile wage		$28.90

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	50	93.8%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	50	$22.90

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (53-7081)

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.94		$18.71		$4.23
2018	$22.48	+2.0%	$18.34	+2.0%	$4.15
2017	$21.68	+3.7%	$17.68	+3.7%	$4.00
2016	$20.95	+3.5%	$17.08	+3.5%	$3.86
2015	$20.24	+3.5%	$16.51	+3.5%	$3.73
2014	$19.77	+2.4%	$16.12	+2.4%	$3.65
2013	$19.33	+2.3%	$15.76	+2.3%	$3.56
2012	$19.02	+1.6%	$15.51	+1.6%	$3.51
2011	$18.57	+2.4%	$15.15	+2.4%	$3.43
2010	$18.35	+1.2%	$14.96	+1.2%	$3.38
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.94		$21.33		$1.61
2018	$22.48	+2.0%	$21.14	+.9%	$1.34
2017	$21.68	+3.7%	$20.50	+3.1%	$1.18
2016	$20.95	+3.5%	$19.95	+2.8%	$1.00
2015	$20.24	+3.5%	$19.49	+2.3%	$0.75
2014	$19.77	+2.4%	$19.09	+2.1%	$0.68
2013	$19.33	+2.3%	$18.68	+2.2%	$0.65
2012	$19.02	+1.6%	$18.30	+2.1%	$0.72
2011	$18.57	+2.4%	$17.99	+1.7%	$0.59
2010	$18.35	+1.2%	$17.70	+1.6%	$0.64

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 2019

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