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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment2,140
Mean wage11.25
Entry wage9.24
10th percentile wage8.99
50th percentile wage9.40
90th percentile wage17.86
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality1,71080.1%
Other Services42019.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,71011.64
Other Services4209.69
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.25 $11.89  -$0.64
2014$11.17+.7%$11.80 +.7%-$0.63
2013$10.94+2.0%$11.57 +2.0%-$0.62
2012$10.81+1.3%$11.42 +1.3%-$0.61
2011$10.65+1.5%$11.25 +1.5%-$0.60
2010$10.50+1.4%$11.10 +1.4%-$0.59
2009$10.39+1.1%$10.98 +1.1%-$0.59
2008$10.19+2.0%$10.77 +2.0%-$0.57
2007$9.91+2.8%$10.47 +2.8%-$0.56
2006$9.52+4.1%$10.06 +4.1%-$0.54
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.25 $27.23  -$15.98
2014$11.17+.7%$27.01 +.8%-$15.84
2013$10.94+2.0%$26.43 +2.2%-$15.48
2012$10.81+1.3%$25.90 +2.1%-$15.09
2011$10.65+1.5%$25.45 +1.7%-$14.80
2010$10.50+1.4%$25.05 +1.6%-$14.55
2009$10.39+1.1%$24.63 +1.7%-$14.24
2008$10.19+2.0%$24.30 +1.4%-$14.11
2007$9.91+2.8%$23.68 +2.6%-$13.76
2006$9.52+4.1%$22.92 +3.3%-$13.40

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 12.43 1,580
New Haven 11.26 1,200
Hartford 11.25 2,140
Norwich-New London 10.48 1,240
Waterbury 9.91 250
Highest Employment
Hartford 11.25 2,140
Bridgeport-Stamford 12.43 1,580
Norwich-New London 10.48 1,240
New Haven 11.26 1,200
Waterbury 9.91 250
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