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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$25.96
Entry wage$17.18
10th percentile wage$16.50
50th percentile wage$22.51
90th percentile wage$39.81
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction$20.82
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$22.51 $24.43 -$1.91
2018$22.44+.3%$24.36+.3%-$1.91
2017$22.00+2.0%$23.88+2.0%-$1.87
2016$21.35+3.1%$23.17+3.1%-$1.82
2015$20.93+2.0%$22.71+2.0%-$1.78
2014$20.52+2.0%$22.27+2.0%-$1.75
2013$20.10+2.1%$21.81+2.1%-$1.71
2012$19.68+2.1%$21.36+2.1%-$1.67
2011$19.39+1.5%$21.04+1.5%-$1.65
2010$18.97+2.2%$20.59+2.2%-$1.61
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.51 $19.62 $2.89
2018$22.44+.3%$19.45+.9%$3.00
2017$22.00+2.0%$18.85+3.1%$3.15
2016$21.35+3.1%$18.35+2.8%$3.00
2015$20.93+2.0%$17.93+2.3%$2.99
2014$20.52+2.0%$17.56+2.1%$2.96
2013$20.10+2.1%$17.18+2.2%$2.92
2012$19.68+2.1%$16.83+2.1%$2.84
2011$19.39+1.5%$16.54+1.7%$2.85
2010$18.97+2.2%$16.29+1.6%$2.68
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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