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Danbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment4,070
Mean wage13.84
Entry wage9.86
10th percentile wage9.46
50th percentile wage11.74
90th percentile wage21.12
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3,91096%
Manufacturing200.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3,91013.78
Manufacturing2010.56
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.84 $19.32  -$5.48
2014$13.47+2.8%$18.80 +2.8%-$5.33
2013$13.08+2.9%$18.27 +2.9%-$5.18
2012$12.77+2.5%$17.82 +2.5%-$5.05
2011$12.51+2.1%$17.46 +2.1%-$4.95
2010$12.26+2.0%$17.12 +2.0%-$4.85
2009$11.98+2.4%$16.72 +2.4%-$4.74
2008$11.92+.5%$16.64 +.5%-$4.72
2007$11.90+.2%$16.61 +.2%-$4.71
2006$11.57+2.8%$16.16 +2.8%-$4.58
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.84 $24.90  -$11.06
2014$13.47+2.8%$24.70 +.8%-$11.22
2013$13.08+2.9%$24.17 +2.2%-$11.08
2012$12.77+2.5%$23.68 +2.1%-$10.91
2011$12.51+2.1%$23.28 +1.7%-$10.76
2010$12.26+2.0%$22.91 +1.6%-$10.64
2009$11.98+2.4%$22.52 +1.7%-$10.54
2008$11.92+.5%$22.22 +1.4%-$10.29
2007$11.90+.2%$21.65 +2.6%-$9.75
2006$11.57+2.8%$20.96 +3.3%-$9.38

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Bridgeport-Stamford 15.00 13,750
Danbury 13.84 4,070
Waterbury 13.70 2,060
New Haven 13.61 8,210
Norwich-New London 13.18 5,130
Highest Employment
Hartford 13.07 16,880
Bridgeport-Stamford 15.00 13,750
New Haven 13.61 8,210
Norwich-New London 13.18 5,130
Danbury 13.84 4,070
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