Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in New Haven Labor Market Area



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New Haven LMA (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		6,690
Mean wage		$15.76
Entry wage		$11.79
10th percentile wage		$11.38
50th percentile wage		$13.43
90th percentile wage		$24.47

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	6,420	96.0%
Education and Health Services	80	1.2%
Professional and Business Services	50	0.7%
Leisure and Hospitality	30	0.5%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	80	22.50
Professional and Business Services	50	16.30
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	6,420	13.37
Manufacturing		12.75

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	$13.43		$15.39		-$1.96
2019	$12.74	+5.4%	$14.60	+5.4%	-$1.85
2018	$12.20	+4.4%	$13.98	+4.4%	-$1.78
2017	$11.84	+3.0%	$13.57	+3.0%	-$1.72
2016	$11.70	+1.2%	$13.40	+1.2%	-$1.70
2015	$11.57	+1.1%	$13.26	+1.1%	-$1.68
2014	$11.24	+2.9%	$12.88	+2.9%	-$1.64
2013	$10.97	+2.5%	$12.57	+2.5%	-$1.60
2012	$10.75	+2.1%	$12.31	+2.1%	-$1.56
2011	$10.53	+2.0%	$12.07	+2.0%	-$1.53
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$13.43		$22.67		-$9.24
2019	$12.74	+5.4%	$21.75	+4.2%	-$9.00
2018	$12.20	+4.4%	$21.09	+3.1%	-$8.88
2017	$11.84	+3.0%	$20.52	+2.8%	-$8.68
2016	$11.70	+1.2%	$20.05	+2.3%	-$8.35
2015	$11.57	+1.1%	$19.63	+2.1%	-$8.06
2014	$11.24	+2.9%	$19.21	+2.2%	-$7.97
2013	$10.97	+2.5%	$18.83	+2.1%	-$7.85
2012	$10.75	+2.1%	$18.50	+1.7%	-$7.75
2011	$10.53	+2.0%	$18.21	+1.6%	-$7.68

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 2020

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