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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment41,190
Mean wage11.89
Entry wage9.22
10th percentile wage9.03
50th percentile wage9.71
90th percentile wage17.77
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality34,48083.7%
Education & Health Services3,7409.1%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,6404%
Other Services5101.2%
Public Adminsitration2600.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services25.81
Public Adminsitration26019.83
Financial Activities14.47
Education & Health Services3,74013.94
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,64011.95
Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations (35-0000)
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.89 $11.89  $0.00
2014$11.80+.7%$11.80 +.7%$0.00
2013$11.57+2.0%$11.57 +2.0%$0.00
2012$11.42+1.3%$11.42 +1.3%$0.00
2011$11.25+1.5%$11.25 +1.5%$0.00
2010$11.10+1.4%$11.10 +1.4%$0.00
2009$10.98+1.1%$10.98 +1.1%$0.00
2008$10.77+2.0%$10.77 +2.0%$0.00
2007$10.47+2.8%$10.47 +2.8%$0.00
2006$10.06+4.1%$10.06 +4.1%$0.00
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.89 $27.23  -$15.34
2014$11.80+.7%$27.01 +.8%-$15.20
2013$11.57+2.0%$26.43 +2.2%-$14.86
2012$11.42+1.3%$25.90 +2.1%-$14.47
2011$11.25+1.5%$25.45 +1.7%-$14.19
2010$11.10+1.4%$25.05 +1.6%-$13.95
2009$10.98+1.1%$24.63 +1.7%-$13.65
2008$10.77+2.0%$24.30 +1.4%-$13.53
2007$10.47+2.8%$23.68 +2.6%-$13.20
2006$10.06+4.1%$22.92 +3.3%-$12.85

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
Bridgeport-Stamford 12.64 33,820
New Haven 12.11 22,420
Danbury 12.03 6,150
Hartford 11.89 41,190
Norwich-New London 11.78 15,820
Highest Employment
Hartford 11.89 41,190
Bridgeport-Stamford 12.64 33,820
New Haven 12.11 22,420
Norwich-New London 11.78 15,820
Danbury 12.03 6,150
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