Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (51-6011) 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		$11.97
Entry wage		$11.62
10th percentile wage		$10.89
50th percentile wage		$11.81
90th percentile wage		$13.28

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (51-6011)

Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, fine linens, rugs, and carpets. Include spotters and dyers of these articles.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$11.81		$24.08		-$12.27
2018	$11.70	+1.0%	$23.85	+1.0%	-$12.15
2017	$11.36	+2.9%	$23.17	+2.9%	-$11.80
2016	$11.02	+3.1%	$22.47	+3.1%	-$11.44
2015	$10.72	+2.8%	$21.86	+2.8%	-$11.13
2014	$10.47	+2.4%	$21.34	+2.4%	-$10.87
2013	$10.23	+2.3%	$20.86	+2.3%	-$10.62
2012	$10.03	+1.9%	$20.46	+1.9%	-$10.42
2011	$9.87	+1.7%	$20.12	+1.7%	-$10.25
2010	$9.71	+1.6%	$19.80	+1.6%	-$10.08
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.81		$21.44		-$9.63
2018	$11.70	+1.0%	$21.25	+.9%	-$9.55
2017	$11.36	+2.9%	$20.60	+3.1%	-$9.24
2016	$11.02	+3.1%	$20.05	+2.8%	-$9.03
2015	$10.72	+2.8%	$19.59	+2.3%	-$8.87
2014	$10.47	+2.4%	$19.18	+2.1%	-$8.71
2013	$10.23	+2.3%	$18.77	+2.2%	-$8.54
2012	$10.03	+1.9%	$18.40	+2.1%	-$8.36
2011	$9.87	+1.7%	$18.08	+1.7%	-$8.21
2010	$9.71	+1.6%	$17.80	+1.6%	-$8.08

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
Hartford	$12.55	760
Waterbury	$12.30	70
Bridge/Stam	$12.27	670
Danbury	$12.26	140

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford	$12.55	760
Bridge/Stam	$12.27	670
New Haven	$12.17	520
Norwich/NewLond	$11.81	270


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