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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment230
Mean wage$28.10
Entry wage$21.17
10th percentile wage$20.12
50th percentile wage$27.01
90th percentile wage$38.35
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction4018.9%
Public Administration4017.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration40$30.74
Construction40$28.31
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.01 $25.38 $1.63
2018$26.93+.3%$25.30+.3%$1.63
2017$26.40+2.0%$24.81+2.0%$1.59
2016$25.61+3.1%$24.07+3.1%$1.55
2015$25.11+2.0%$23.59+2.0%$1.52
2014$24.62+2.0%$23.14+2.0%$1.49
2013$24.12+2.1%$22.66+2.1%$1.46
2012$23.61+2.1%$22.19+2.1%$1.42
2011$23.27+1.5%$21.86+1.5%$1.40
2010$22.76+2.2%$21.39+2.2%$1.37
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.01 $24.00 $3.01
2018$26.93+.3%$23.79+.9%$3.14
2017$26.40+2.0%$23.06+3.1%$3.34
2016$25.61+3.1%$22.45+2.8%$3.17
2015$25.11+2.0%$21.93+2.3%$3.17
2014$24.62+2.0%$21.47+2.1%$3.15
2013$24.12+2.1%$21.02+2.2%$3.10
2012$23.61+2.1%$20.59+2.1%$3.02
2011$23.27+1.5%$20.24+1.7%$3.03
2010$22.76+2.2%$19.92+1.6%$2.84
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
Bridge/Stam$29.20110
Hartford $27.01230
New Haven $26.54 
Danbury $23.0440
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $27.01230
Bridge/Stam$29.20110
Norwich/NewLond$22.6650
Danbury $23.0440
Wages in other areas
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