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



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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$23.90
Entry wage		$18.25
10th percentile wage		$16.67
50th percentile wage		$24.96
90th percentile wage		$30.54

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	170	%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	170	$24.96

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	$24.96		$16.34		$8.62
2018	$24.62	+1.4%	$16.12	+1.4%	$8.50
2017	$23.70	+3.9%	$15.51	+3.9%	$8.18
2016	$22.94	+3.3%	$15.02	+3.3%	$7.92
2015	$22.16	+3.5%	$14.51	+3.5%	$7.65
2014	$21.78	+1.7%	$14.26	+1.7%	$7.52
2013	$21.35	+2.0%	$13.98	+2.0%	$7.37
2012	$21.08	+1.3%	$13.80	+1.3%	$7.28
2011	$20.77	+1.5%	$13.60	+1.5%	$7.17
2010	$20.48	+1.4%	$13.41	+1.4%	$7.07
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.96		$19.62		$5.34
2018	$24.62	+1.4%	$19.45	+.9%	$5.17
2017	$23.70	+3.9%	$18.85	+3.1%	$4.84
2016	$22.94	+3.3%	$18.35	+2.8%	$4.59
2015	$22.16	+3.5%	$17.93	+2.3%	$4.23
2014	$21.78	+1.7%	$17.56	+2.1%	$4.23
2013	$21.35	+2.0%	$17.18	+2.2%	$4.17
2012	$21.08	+1.3%	$16.83	+2.1%	$4.25
2011	$20.77	+1.5%	$16.54	+1.7%	$4.23
2010	$20.48	+1.4%	$16.29	+1.6%	$4.20

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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