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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment100
Mean wage19.22
Entry wage9.93
10th percentile wage9.28
50th percentile wage14.53
90th percentile wage37.29
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services6066.1%
Other Services1014.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Other Services1020.33
Education & Health Services6020.20
Music Directors and Composers (27-2041)
Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras, choirs, and glee clubs. Include arrangers, composers, choral directors, and orchestrators.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$19.22 $26.54  -$7.32
2014$19.13+.5%$26.41 +.5%-$7.28
2013$18.77+1.9%$25.92 +1.9%-$7.14
2012$18.41+1.9%$25.42 +1.9%-$7.01
2011$18.05+2.0%$24.93 +2.0%-$6.87
2010$17.77+1.6%$24.54 +1.6%-$6.76
2009$17.46+1.8%$24.11 +1.8%-$6.64
2008$17.27+1.1%$23.85 +1.1%-$6.57
2007$16.76+3.1%$23.14 +3.1%-$6.38
2006$16.20+3.5%$22.37 +3.5%-$6.16
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$19.22 $27.23  -$8.01
2014$19.13+.5%$27.01 +.8%-$7.88
2013$18.77+1.9%$26.43 +2.2%-$7.66
2012$18.41+1.9%$25.90 +2.1%-$7.48
2011$18.05+2.0%$25.45 +1.7%-$7.40
2010$17.77+1.6%$25.05 +1.6%-$7.28
2009$17.46+1.8%$24.63 +1.7%-$7.17
2008$17.27+1.1%$24.30 +1.4%-$7.02
2007$16.76+3.1%$23.68 +2.6%-$6.91
2006$16.20+3.5%$22.92 +3.3%-$6.72

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 32.92 60
New Haven 30.38 60
Norwich-New London 24.92 10
Danbury 23.92 20
Hartford 19.22 100
Highest Employment
Hartford 19.22 100
New Haven 30.38 60
Bridgeport-Stamford 32.92 60
Danbury 23.92 20
Norwich-New London 24.92 10
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