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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment2,560
Mean wage23.09
Entry wage18.19
10th percentile wage16.70
50th percentile wage22.07
90th percentile wage31.98
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Financial Activities2,37092.7%
Professional & Business Services1405.5%
Education & Health Services401.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities2,37023.30
Professional & Business Services14020.50
Education & Health Services4020.20
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (43-9041)
Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives. Exclude "Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators" (13-1031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$23.09 $20.44  $2.65
2014$22.94+.7%$20.31 +.7%$2.63
2013$22.49+2.0%$19.91 +2.0%$2.58
2012$22.04+2.0%$19.51 +2.0%$2.53
2011$21.67+1.7%$19.18 +1.7%$2.49
2010$21.27+1.8%$18.83 +1.8%$2.44
2009$20.94+1.6%$18.53 +1.6%$2.40
2008$20.54+1.9%$18.19 +1.9%$2.36
2007$19.98+2.8%$17.69 +2.8%$2.29
2006$19.34+3.3%$17.12 +3.3%$2.22
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$23.09 $27.23  -$4.14
2014$22.94+.7%$27.01 +.8%-$4.06
2013$22.49+2.0%$26.43 +2.2%-$3.93
2012$22.04+2.0%$25.90 +2.1%-$3.85
2011$21.67+1.7%$25.45 +1.7%-$3.78
2010$21.27+1.8%$25.05 +1.6%-$3.77
2009$20.94+1.6%$24.63 +1.7%-$3.69
2008$20.54+1.9%$24.30 +1.4%-$3.75
2007$19.98+2.8%$23.68 +2.6%-$3.69
2006$19.34+3.3%$22.92 +3.3%-$3.57

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
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Hartford 23.09 2,560
Waterbury 23.04 40
Bridgeport-Stamford 22.79 450
New Haven 21.01 630
Danbury 20.14 150
Highest Employment
Hartford 23.09 2,560
New Haven 21.01 630
Bridgeport-Stamford 22.79 450
Danbury 20.14 150
Norwich-New London 17.98 50
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