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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment90
Mean wage24.89
Entry wage17.78
10th percentile wage16.41
50th percentile wage24.07
90th percentile wage35.34
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities2027.2%
Financial Activities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities25.27
Trade, Transportation & Utilities2025.11
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$24.89 $20.44  $4.45
2014$24.73+.7%$20.31 +.7%$4.42
2013$24.24+2.0%$19.91 +2.0%$4.33
2012$23.76+2.0%$19.51 +2.0%$4.25
2011$23.36+1.7%$19.18 +1.7%$4.18
2010$22.93+1.8%$18.83 +1.8%$4.10
2009$22.57+1.6%$18.53 +1.6%$4.03
2008$22.14+1.9%$18.19 +1.9%$3.96
2007$21.54+2.8%$17.69 +2.8%$3.85
2006$20.85+3.3%$17.12 +3.3%$3.73
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$24.89 $27.23  -$2.34
2014$24.73+.7%$27.01 +.8%-$2.27
2013$24.24+2.0%$26.43 +2.2%-$2.18
2012$23.76+2.0%$25.90 +2.1%-$2.13
2011$23.36+1.7%$25.45 +1.7%-$2.09
2010$22.93+1.8%$25.05 +1.6%-$2.12
2009$22.57+1.6%$24.63 +1.7%-$2.06
2008$22.14+1.9%$24.30 +1.4%-$2.15
2007$21.54+2.8%$23.68 +2.6%-$2.13
2006$20.85+3.3%$22.92 +3.3%-$2.06

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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Hartford 24.89 90
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