Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052) in Torrington Labor Market Area



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Torrington Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		160
Mean wage		$24.64
Entry wage		$18.12
10th percentile wage		$18.21
50th percentile wage		$22.90
90th percentile wage		$33.40

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	170	112.3%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	170	$22.90

Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052)

Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.90		$18.85		$4.05
2018	$22.64	+1.2%	$18.63	+1.2%	$4.00
2017	$21.86	+3.5%	$18.00	+3.5%	$3.87
2016	$21.30	+2.6%	$17.54	+2.6%	$3.77
2015	$20.66	+3.1%	$17.01	+3.1%	$3.65
2014	$20.15	+2.5%	$16.59	+2.5%	$3.56
2013	$19.76	+2.0%	$16.26	+2.0%	$3.49
2012	$19.36	+2.0%	$15.94	+2.0%	$3.42
2011	$19.03	+1.7%	$15.67	+1.7%	$3.37
2010	$18.69	+1.8%	$15.38	+1.8%	$3.31
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.90		$20.04		$2.86
2018	$22.64	+1.2%	$19.86	+.9%	$2.77
2017	$21.86	+3.5%	$19.26	+3.1%	$2.61
2016	$21.30	+2.6%	$18.74	+2.8%	$2.56
2015	$20.66	+3.1%	$18.31	+2.3%	$2.35
2014	$20.15	+2.5%	$17.93	+2.1%	$2.22
2013	$19.76	+2.0%	$17.55	+2.2%	$2.21
2012	$19.36	+2.0%	$17.19	+2.1%	$2.17
2011	$19.03	+1.7%	$16.90	+1.7%	$2.13
2010	$18.69	+1.8%	$16.63	+1.6%	$2.05

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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