Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018) in Hartford Labor Market Area



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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,420
Mean wage		$26.37
Entry wage		$17.52
10th percentile wage		$14.73
50th percentile wage		$24.71
90th percentile wage		$39.81

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	1,340	94.8%
Financial Activities

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	1,340	$24.70
Financial Activities		$23.64

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.71		$26.72		-$2.01
2018	$24.58	+.5%	$26.58	+.5%	-$1.99
2017	$23.94	+2.7%	$25.89	+2.7%	-$1.94
2016	$23.39	+2.4%	$25.29	+2.4%	-$1.90
2015	$23.02	+1.6%	$24.89	+1.6%	-$1.87
2014	$22.58	+2.0%	$24.41	+2.0%	-$1.83
2013	$22.15	+1.9%	$23.96	+1.9%	-$1.80
2012	$21.73	+1.9%	$23.50	+1.9%	-$1.76
2011	$21.31	+2.0%	$23.04	+2.0%	-$1.73
2010	$20.98	+1.6%	$22.68	+1.6%	-$1.70
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.71		$24.00		$0.71
2018	$24.58	+.5%	$23.79	+.9%	$0.79
2017	$23.94	+2.7%	$23.06	+3.1%	$0.87
2016	$23.39	+2.4%	$22.45	+2.8%	$0.94
2015	$23.02	+1.6%	$21.93	+2.3%	$1.08
2014	$22.58	+2.0%	$21.47	+2.1%	$1.10
2013	$22.15	+1.9%	$21.02	+2.2%	$1.14
2012	$21.73	+1.9%	$20.59	+2.1%	$1.14
2011	$21.31	+2.0%	$20.24	+1.7%	$1.07
2010	$20.98	+1.6%	$19.92	+1.6%	$1.06

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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