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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,780
Mean wage41.36
Entry wage29.93
10th percentile wage27.54
50th percentile wage40.68
90th percentile wage57.63
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing1,44080.5%
Professional & Business Services29016.3%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities201.4%
Public Adminsitration201.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration2048.08
Manufacturing1,44041.56
Professional & Business Services29039.54
Trade, Transportation & Utilities2034.82
Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$41.36 $40.50  $0.86
2014$41.16+.5%$40.30 +.5%$0.86
2013$40.39+1.9%$39.55 +1.9%$0.84
2012$39.62+1.9%$38.79 +1.9%$0.82
2011$38.85+2.0%$38.04 +2.0%$0.81
2010$38.24+1.6%$37.45 +1.6%$0.80
2009$37.57+1.8%$36.79 +1.8%$0.78
2008$37.17+1.1%$36.40 +1.1%$0.77
2007$36.06+3.1%$35.31 +3.1%$0.75
2006$34.86+3.5%$34.13 +3.5%$0.72
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$41.36 $27.23  $14.13
2014$41.16+.5%$27.01 +.8%$14.15
2013$40.39+1.9%$26.43 +2.2%$13.96
2012$39.62+1.9%$25.90 +2.1%$13.72
2011$38.85+2.0%$25.45 +1.7%$13.39
2010$38.24+1.6%$25.05 +1.6%$13.19
2009$37.57+1.8%$24.63 +1.7%$12.94
2008$37.17+1.1%$24.30 +1.4%$12.87
2007$36.06+3.1%$23.68 +2.6%$12.39
2006$34.86+3.5%$22.92 +3.3%$11.94

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
Danbury 42.47 220
Bridgeport-Stamford 41.75 1,000
Hartford 41.36 1,780
Norwich-New London 40.86  
Waterbury 39.55 150
Highest Employment
Hartford 41.36 1,780
Bridgeport-Stamford 41.75 1,000
New Haven 38.09 480
Danbury 42.47 220
Waterbury 39.55 150
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