Dental Assistants (31-9091) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area



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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		270
Mean wage		$22.02
Entry wage		$17.14
10th percentile wage		$16.76
50th percentile wage		$21.90
90th percentile wage		$29.46

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	230	85.5%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	230	$21.97

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	$21.90		$17.60		$4.30
2018	$21.60	+1.4%	$17.36	+1.4%	$4.24
2017	$20.79	+3.9%	$16.71	+3.9%	$4.08
2016	$20.13	+3.3%	$16.17	+3.3%	$3.95
2015	$19.45	+3.5%	$15.63	+3.5%	$3.82
2014	$19.11	+1.7%	$15.36	+1.7%	$3.75
2013	$18.73	+2.0%	$15.05	+2.0%	$3.68
2012	$18.50	+1.3%	$14.86	+1.3%	$3.63
2011	$18.23	+1.5%	$14.65	+1.5%	$3.58
2010	$17.97	+1.4%	$14.44	+1.4%	$3.53
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.90		$21.44		$0.46
2018	$21.60	+1.4%	$21.25	+.9%	$0.35
2017	$20.79	+3.9%	$20.60	+3.1%	$0.19
2016	$20.13	+3.3%	$20.05	+2.8%	$0.07
2015	$19.45	+3.5%	$19.59	+2.3%	-$0.14
2014	$19.11	+1.7%	$19.18	+2.1%	-$0.07
2013	$18.73	+2.0%	$18.77	+2.2%	-$0.04
2012	$18.50	+1.3%	$18.40	+2.1%	$0.10
2011	$18.23	+1.5%	$18.08	+1.7%	$0.15
2010	$17.97	+1.4%	$17.80	+1.6%	$0.18

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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