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Danbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment20
Mean wage28.27
Entry wage27.19
10th percentile wage25.05
50th percentile wage28.05
90th percentile wage32.98
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction2078.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction2028.63
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.27 $23.95  $4.32
2014$28.13+.5%$23.83 +.5%$4.30
2013$27.55+2.1%$23.34 +2.1%$4.21
2012$26.98+2.1%$22.85 +2.1%$4.12
2011$26.58+1.5%$22.52 +1.5%$4.06
2010$26.00+2.2%$22.03 +2.2%$3.97
2009$25.70+1.2%$21.78 +1.2%$3.93
2008$25.27+1.7%$21.40 +1.7%$3.86
2007$24.53+3.0%$20.78 +3.0%$3.75
2006$23.81+3.0%$20.17 +3.0%$3.64
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.27 $24.90  $3.37
2014$28.13+.5%$24.70 +.8%$3.43
2013$27.55+2.1%$24.17 +2.2%$3.38
2012$26.98+2.1%$23.68 +2.1%$3.29
2011$26.58+1.5%$23.28 +1.7%$3.31
2010$26.00+2.2%$22.91 +1.6%$3.10
2009$25.70+1.2%$22.52 +1.7%$3.18
2008$25.27+1.7%$22.22 +1.4%$3.05
2007$24.53+3.0%$21.65 +2.6%$2.87
2006$23.81+3.0%$20.96 +3.3%$2.85

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
Waterbury 31.30 10
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.47 180
Danbury 28.27 20
Hartford 28.10  
New Haven 25.12 230
Highest Employment
New Haven 25.12 230
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.47 180
Norwich-New London 23.98 30
Danbury 28.27 20
Waterbury 31.30 10
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