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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment210
Mean wage$28.99
Entry wage$17.72
10th percentile wage$15.99
50th percentile wage$28.87
90th percentile wage$43.17
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services18086.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services180$27.60
Recreational Therapists (29-1125)
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.87 $37.78 -$8.91
2018$28.72+.5%$37.58+.5%-$8.86
2017$27.97+2.7%$36.60+2.7%-$8.63
2016$27.32+2.4%$35.76+2.4%-$8.43
2015$26.89+1.6%$35.19+1.6%-$8.30
2014$26.38+2.0%$34.52+2.0%-$8.14
2013$25.88+1.9%$33.87+1.9%-$7.98
2012$25.39+1.9%$33.23+1.9%-$7.83
2011$24.90+2.0%$32.58+2.0%-$7.68
2010$24.51+1.6%$32.07+1.6%-$7.56
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.87 $24.00 $4.87
2018$28.72+.5%$23.79+.9%$4.93
2017$27.97+2.7%$23.06+3.1%$4.90
2016$27.32+2.4%$22.45+2.8%$4.88
2015$26.89+1.6%$21.93+2.3%$4.96
2014$26.38+2.0%$21.47+2.1%$4.90
2013$25.88+1.9%$21.02+2.2%$4.87
2012$25.39+1.9%$20.59+2.1%$4.80
2011$24.90+2.0%$20.24+1.7%$4.66
2010$24.51+1.6%$19.92+1.6%$4.59
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $32.6150
Norwich/NewLond$31.98 
Hartford $28.87210
Danbury $23.52 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $28.87210
Bridge/Stam$23.0650
New Haven $32.6150
Danbury $23.52 
Wages in other areas
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