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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment230
Mean wage33.87
Entry wage25.52
10th percentile wage24.61
50th percentile wage33.42
90th percentile wage44.26
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Public Adminsitration11046.9%
Professional & Business Services5021.1%
Manufacturing3011.9%
Education & Health Services208.8%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities106.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services2038.25
Public Adminsitration11035.63
Manufacturing3035.18
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1034.27
Professional & Business Services5026.04
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (29-9011)
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Include environmental protection officers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$33.87 $40.64  -$6.77
2014$33.71+.5%$40.44 +.5%-$6.73
2013$33.07+1.9%$39.68 +1.9%-$6.61
2012$32.44+1.9%$38.93 +1.9%-$6.48
2011$31.81+2.0%$38.17 +2.0%-$6.35
2010$31.32+1.6%$37.58 +1.6%-$6.25
2009$30.77+1.8%$36.92 +1.8%-$6.15
2008$30.44+1.1%$36.52 +1.1%-$6.08
2007$29.53+3.1%$35.44 +3.1%-$5.90
2006$28.55+3.5%$34.25 +3.5%-$5.70
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.87 $27.23  $6.64
2014$33.71+.5%$27.01 +.8%$6.70
2013$33.07+1.9%$26.43 +2.2%$6.64
2012$32.44+1.9%$25.90 +2.1%$6.55
2011$31.81+2.0%$25.45 +1.7%$6.36
2010$31.32+1.6%$25.05 +1.6%$6.26
2009$30.77+1.8%$24.63 +1.7%$6.14
2008$30.44+1.1%$24.30 +1.4%$6.14
2007$29.53+3.1%$23.68 +2.6%$5.86
2006$28.55+3.5%$22.92 +3.3%$5.62

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
Norwich-New London 40.34 90
New Haven 40.15 120
Bridgeport-Stamford 40.12 120
Danbury 38.54 20
Hartford 33.87 230
Highest Employment
Hartford 33.87 230
New Haven 40.15 120
Bridgeport-Stamford 40.12 120
Norwich-New London 40.34 90
Danbury 38.54 20
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