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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment750
Mean wage19.93
Entry wage14.13
10th percentile wage13.04
50th percentile wage19.45
90th percentile wage28.53
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing740100%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing74019.93
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic (51-4034)
Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.93 $20.52  -$0.59
2014$19.80+.7%$20.38 +.7%-$0.58
2013$19.35+2.3%$19.92 +2.3%-$0.57
2012$18.98+1.9%$19.54 +1.9%-$0.56
2011$18.67+1.7%$19.22 +1.7%-$0.55
2010$18.37+1.6%$18.91 +1.6%-$0.54
2009$18.17+1.1%$18.71 +1.1%-$0.53
2008$17.85+1.8%$18.38 +1.8%-$0.52
2007$17.39+2.7%$17.90 +2.7%-$0.51
2006$16.99+2.3%$17.49 +2.3%-$0.50
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.93 $27.23  -$7.30
2014$19.80+.7%$27.01 +.8%-$7.21
2013$19.35+2.3%$26.43 +2.2%-$7.08
2012$18.98+1.9%$25.90 +2.1%-$6.91
2011$18.67+1.7%$25.45 +1.7%-$6.78
2010$18.37+1.6%$25.05 +1.6%-$6.68
2009$18.17+1.1%$24.63 +1.7%-$6.46
2008$17.85+1.8%$24.30 +1.4%-$6.44
2007$17.39+2.7%$23.68 +2.6%-$6.28
2006$16.99+2.3%$22.92 +3.3%-$5.93

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 22.58 150
Norwich-New London 22.23  
Hartford 19.93 750
New Haven 19.39 60
Danbury 18.70 30
Highest Employment
Hartford 19.93 750
Waterbury 12.40 300
Bridgeport-Stamford 22.58 150
New Haven 19.39 60
Danbury 18.70 30
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