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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$56.98
Entry wage$42.73
10th percentile wage$40.26
50th percentile wage$56.01
90th percentile wage$82.71
Chemists (19-2031)
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Excludes Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021) and Geoscientists ex. Hydrologists and Geographers (19-2042).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$56.01 $43.96  $12.05
2019$54.23+3.3%$42.56 +3.3%$11.67
2018$52.81+2.7%$41.45 +2.7%$11.36
2017$51.59+2.4%$40.49 +2.4%$11.10
2016$50.78+1.6%$39.85 +1.6%$10.92
2015$49.80+2.0%$39.09 +2.0%$10.71
2014$48.87+1.9%$38.36 +1.9%$10.51
2013$47.94+1.9%$37.63 +1.9%$10.31
2012$47.01+2.0%$36.89 +2.0%$10.11
2011$46.28+1.6%$36.32 +1.6%$9.96
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$56.01 $21.00  $35.01
2019$54.23+3.3%$20.15 +4.2%$34.08
2018$52.81+2.7%$19.53 +3.1%$33.27
2017$51.59+2.4%$19.01 +2.8%$32.58
2016$50.78+1.6%$18.58 +2.3%$32.20
2015$49.80+2.0%$18.19 +2.1%$31.62
2014$48.87+1.9%$17.80 +2.2%$31.07
2013$47.94+1.9%$17.44 +2.1%$30.50
2012$47.01+2.0%$17.14 +1.7%$29.87
2011$46.28+1.6%$16.87 +1.6%$29.40
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London $56.01 
Bridgeport-Stamford $43.87140
Waterbury $42.8560
Danbury $39.52 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $36.30310
Hartford $38.12170
Bridgeport-Stamford $43.87140
Waterbury $42.8560
Wages in other areas
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