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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment16,880
Mean wage13.07
Entry wage9.50
10th percentile wage9.33
50th percentile wage11.10
90th percentile wage19.34
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities15,95094.5%
Professional & Business Services2201.3%
Manufacturing1200.7%
Other Services900.6%
Education & Health Services800.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services8016.04
Trade, Transportation & Utilities15,95013.10
Manufacturing12012.09
Leisure and Hospitality10.79
Professional & Business Services22010.28
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.07 $21.03  -$7.96
2014$12.72+2.8%$20.46 +2.8%-$7.74
2013$12.36+2.9%$19.88 +2.9%-$7.52
2012$12.06+2.5%$19.40 +2.5%-$7.34
2011$11.81+2.1%$19.01 +2.1%-$7.19
2010$11.58+2.0%$18.63 +2.0%-$7.05
2009$11.31+2.4%$18.20 +2.4%-$6.88
2008$11.26+.5%$18.12 +.5%-$6.85
2007$11.24+.2%$18.08 +.2%-$6.84
2006$10.93+2.8%$17.58 +2.8%-$6.65
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.07 $27.23  -$14.16
2014$12.72+2.8%$27.01 +.8%-$14.28
2013$12.36+2.9%$26.43 +2.2%-$14.07
2012$12.06+2.5%$25.90 +2.1%-$13.83
2011$11.81+2.1%$25.45 +1.7%-$13.64
2010$11.58+2.0%$25.05 +1.6%-$13.47
2009$11.31+2.4%$24.63 +1.7%-$13.31
2008$11.26+.5%$24.30 +1.4%-$13.03
2007$11.24+.2%$23.68 +2.6%-$12.43
2006$10.93+2.8%$22.92 +3.3%-$11.99

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 15.00 13,750
Danbury 13.84 4,070
Waterbury 13.70 2,060
New Haven 13.61 8,210
Norwich-New London 13.18 5,130
Highest Employment
Hartford 13.07 16,880
Bridgeport-Stamford 15.00 13,750
New Haven 13.61 8,210
Norwich-New London 13.18 5,130
Danbury 13.84 4,070
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