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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment5,040
Mean wage39.97
Entry wage20.70
10th percentile wage18.39
50th percentile wage33.51
90th percentile wage61.54
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3,64072.2%
Manufacturing83016.5%
Professional & Business Services2905.7%
Financial Activities801.6%
Information801.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Other Services4042.91
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3,64042.07
Professional & Business Services29040.47
Construction5038.36
Information8034.84
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$39.97 $21.03  $18.94
2014$38.90+2.8%$20.46 +2.8%$18.43
2013$37.79+2.9%$19.88 +2.9%$17.91
2012$36.88+2.5%$19.40 +2.5%$17.47
2011$36.13+2.1%$19.01 +2.1%$17.12
2010$35.41+2.0%$18.63 +2.0%$16.78
2009$34.60+2.4%$18.20 +2.4%$16.39
2008$34.43+.5%$18.12 +.5%$16.32
2007$34.37+.2%$18.08 +.2%$16.29
2006$33.42+2.8%$17.58 +2.8%$15.84
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$39.97 $27.23  $12.74
2014$38.90+2.8%$27.01 +.8%$11.89
2013$37.79+2.9%$26.43 +2.2%$11.36
2012$36.88+2.5%$25.90 +2.1%$10.98
2011$36.13+2.1%$25.45 +1.7%$10.67
2010$35.41+2.0%$25.05 +1.6%$10.36
2009$34.60+2.4%$24.63 +1.7%$9.96
2008$34.43+.5%$24.30 +1.4%$10.13
2007$34.37+.2%$23.68 +2.6%$10.69
2006$33.42+2.8%$22.92 +3.3%$10.50

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
Danbury 42.12 650
Hartford 39.97 5,040
Bridgeport-Stamford 37.25 4,100
Waterbury 36.30 380
Norwich-New London 33.96 630
Highest Employment
Hartford 39.97 5,040
Bridgeport-Stamford 37.25 4,100
New Haven 31.98 2,390
Danbury 42.12 650
Norwich-New London 33.96 630
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