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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment530
Mean wage32.93
Entry wage22.60
10th percentile wage20.82
50th percentile wage32.68
90th percentile wage43.98
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services32060.4%
Public Adminsitration20038.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration20036.00
Professional & Business Services32030.84
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041)
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Exclude "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4093), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$32.93 $36.62  -$3.69
2014$32.77+.5%$36.44 +.5%-$3.67
2013$32.16+1.9%$35.76 +1.9%-$3.60
2012$31.54+1.9%$35.08 +1.9%-$3.53
2011$30.93+2.0%$34.39 +2.0%-$3.46
2010$30.45+1.6%$33.86 +1.6%-$3.41
2009$29.91+1.8%$33.27 +1.8%-$3.35
2008$29.59+1.1%$32.91 +1.1%-$3.31
2007$28.71+3.1%$31.93 +3.1%-$3.21
2006$27.75+3.5%$30.86 +3.5%-$3.10
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$32.93 $27.23  $5.70
2014$32.77+.5%$27.01 +.8%$5.76
2013$32.16+1.9%$26.43 +2.2%$5.73
2012$31.54+1.9%$25.90 +2.1%$5.64
2011$30.93+2.0%$25.45 +1.7%$5.48
2010$30.45+1.6%$25.05 +1.6%$5.39
2009$29.91+1.8%$24.63 +1.7%$5.28
2008$29.59+1.1%$24.30 +1.4%$5.30
2007$28.71+3.1%$23.68 +2.6%$5.04
2006$27.75+3.5%$22.92 +3.3%$4.83

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
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Norwich-New London 56.60 70
Bridgeport-Stamford 38.94 70
New Haven 36.69 80
Danbury 33.69 30
Hartford 32.93 530
Highest Employment
Hartford 32.93 530
New Haven 36.69 80
Bridgeport-Stamford 38.94 70
Norwich-New London 56.60 70
Danbury 33.69 30
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