Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Hartford Labor Market Area



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Hartford LMA (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		12,520
Mean wage		$15.66
Entry wage		$11.63
10th percentile wage		$11.19
50th percentile wage		$12.92
90th percentile wage		$23.44

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	11,570	92.5%
Leisure and Hospitality	250	2.0%
Professional and Business Services	200	1.6%
Education and Health Services	130	1.0%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	130	19.91
Professional and Business Services	200	13.70
Manufacturing	90	13.38
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	11,570	12.88

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes Cashiers (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.92		$15.96		-$3.04
2019	$12.26	+5.4%	$15.14	+5.4%	-$2.88
2018	$11.74	+4.4%	$14.50	+4.4%	-$2.76
2017	$11.39	+3.0%	$14.07	+3.0%	-$2.68
2016	$11.25	+1.2%	$13.90	+1.2%	-$2.64
2015	$11.13	+1.1%	$13.75	+1.1%	-$2.61
2014	$10.81	+2.9%	$13.36	+2.9%	-$2.54
2013	$10.55	+2.5%	$13.04	+2.5%	-$2.48
2012	$10.34	+2.1%	$12.77	+2.1%	-$2.43
2011	$10.13	+2.0%	$12.52	+2.0%	-$2.38
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.92		$24.96		-$12.04
2019	$12.26	+5.4%	$23.95	+4.2%	-$11.68
2018	$11.74	+4.4%	$23.22	+3.1%	-$11.48
2017	$11.39	+3.0%	$22.60	+2.8%	-$11.20
2016	$11.25	+1.2%	$22.08	+2.3%	-$10.82
2015	$11.13	+1.1%	$21.62	+2.1%	-$10.48
2014	$10.81	+2.9%	$21.16	+2.2%	-$10.34
2013	$10.55	+2.5%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$10.17
2012	$10.34	+2.1%	$20.37	+1.7%	-$10.03
2011	$10.13	+2.0%	$20.05	+1.6%	-$9.92

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 2020

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