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Waterbury LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment67,790
Mean wage$26.31
Entry wage$12.74
10th percentile wage$11.66
50th percentile wage$20.62
90th percentile wage$46.69
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services22,91033.8%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities12,23018.0%
Manufacturing7,33010.8%
Leisure and Hospitality5,6408.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration3,51032.84
Construction2,60027.58
Information53027.19
Education and Health Services22,91023.57
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$20.62 $20.62  $0.00
2019$19.78+4.2%$19.78 +4.2%$0.00
2018$19.18+3.1%$19.18 +3.1%$0.00
2017$18.67+2.8%$18.67 +2.8%$0.00
2016$18.24+2.3%$18.24 +2.3%$0.00
2015$17.86+2.1%$17.86 +2.1%$0.00
2014$17.48+2.2%$17.48 +2.2%$0.00
2013$17.12+2.1%$17.12 +2.1%$0.00
2012$16.83+1.7%$16.83 +1.7%$0.00
2011$16.57+1.6%$16.57 +1.6%$0.00
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
Current$20.62 $20.62  $0.00
2019$19.78+4.2%$19.78 +4.2%$0.00
2018$19.18+3.1%$19.18 +3.1%$0.00
2017$18.67+2.8%$18.67 +2.8%$0.00
2016$18.24+2.3%$18.24 +2.3%$0.00
2015$17.86+2.1%$17.86 +2.1%$0.00
2014$17.48+2.2%$17.48 +2.2%$0.00
2013$17.12+2.1%$17.12 +2.1%$0.00
2012$16.83+1.7%$16.83 +1.7%$0.00
2011$16.57+1.6%$16.57 +1.6%$0.00
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
Bridgeport-Stamford $26.15413,900
Hartford $24.96584,080
New Haven $22.67284,650
Danbury $21.9177,440
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $24.96584,080
Bridgeport-Stamford $26.15413,900
New Haven $22.67284,650
Norwich-New London $21.00129,050
Wages in other areas
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