Dental Assistants (31-9091) in Hartford Labor Market Area



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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,360
Mean wage		$21.33
Entry wage		$17.02
10th percentile wage		$16.28
50th percentile wage		$20.99
90th percentile wage		$27.09

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	1,250	91.4%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	1,250	$21.23

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	$20.99		$16.82		$4.17
2018	$20.70	+1.4%	$16.59	+1.4%	$4.11
2017	$19.93	+3.9%	$15.97	+3.9%	$3.96
2016	$19.29	+3.3%	$15.46	+3.3%	$3.83
2015	$18.64	+3.5%	$14.93	+3.5%	$3.70
2014	$18.32	+1.7%	$14.68	+1.7%	$3.64
2013	$17.95	+2.0%	$14.39	+2.0%	$3.57
2012	$17.73	+1.3%	$14.21	+1.3%	$3.52
2011	$17.47	+1.5%	$14.00	+1.5%	$3.47
2010	$17.23	+1.4%	$13.80	+1.4%	$3.42
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.99		$24.00		-$3.01
2018	$20.70	+1.4%	$23.79	+.9%	-$3.08
2017	$19.93	+3.9%	$23.06	+3.1%	-$3.13
2016	$19.29	+3.3%	$22.45	+2.8%	-$3.15
2015	$18.64	+3.5%	$21.93	+2.3%	-$3.29
2014	$18.32	+1.7%	$21.47	+2.1%	-$3.15
2013	$17.95	+2.0%	$21.02	+2.2%	-$3.06
2012	$17.73	+1.3%	$20.59	+2.1%	-$2.86
2011	$17.47	+1.5%	$20.24	+1.7%	-$2.76
2010	$17.23	+1.4%	$19.92	+1.6%	-$2.69

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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