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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment360
Mean wage20.77
Entry wage12.78
10th percentile wage12.37
50th percentile wage21.60
90th percentile wage29.45
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Professional & Business Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services26.72
Trade, Transportation & Utilities19.59
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$20.77 $23.63  -$2.86
2014$20.67+.5%$23.51 +.5%-$2.84
2013$20.24+2.1%$23.03 +2.1%-$2.78
2012$19.82+2.1%$22.55 +2.1%-$2.72
2011$19.53+1.5%$22.22 +1.5%-$2.68
2010$19.11+2.2%$21.74 +2.2%-$2.63
2009$18.88+1.2%$21.49 +1.2%-$2.60
2008$18.56+1.7%$21.12 +1.7%-$2.55
2007$18.02+3.0%$20.50 +3.0%-$2.48
2006$17.49+3.0%$19.90 +3.0%-$2.40
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$20.77 $27.23  -$6.46
2014$20.67+.5%$27.01 +.8%-$6.33
2013$20.24+2.1%$26.43 +2.2%-$6.18
2012$19.82+2.1%$25.90 +2.1%-$6.07
2011$19.53+1.5%$25.45 +1.7%-$5.92
2010$19.11+2.2%$25.05 +1.6%-$5.94
2009$18.88+1.2%$24.63 +1.7%-$5.74
2008$18.56+1.7%$24.30 +1.4%-$5.73
2007$18.02+3.0%$23.68 +2.6%-$5.65
2006$17.49+3.0%$22.92 +3.3%-$5.42

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 22.79  
Bridgeport-Stamford 22.57 130
Hartford 20.77 360
Norwich-New London 19.51 30
New Haven 19.15  
Highest Employment
Hartford 20.77 360
Bridgeport-Stamford 22.57 130
Norwich-New London 19.51 30
Danbury 22.79  
New Haven 19.15  
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