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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment3,550
Mean wage16.34
Entry wage12.59
10th percentile wage11.97
50th percentile wage16.46
90th percentile wage21.57
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3,06086.4%
Education & Health Services3409.7%
Public Adminsitration401.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services34016.40
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3,06016.34
Public Adminsitration4016.05
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (53-3022)
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.34 $17.13  -$0.78
2014$16.21+.8%$16.99 +.8%-$0.78
2013$15.84+2.3%$16.61 +2.3%-$0.76
2012$15.59+1.6%$16.34 +1.6%-$0.75
2011$15.23+2.4%$15.96 +2.4%-$0.73
2010$15.04+1.2%$15.77 +1.2%-$0.72
2009$14.76+1.9%$15.47 +1.9%-$0.71
2008$14.52+1.7%$15.22 +1.7%-$0.70
2007$14.13+2.8%$14.81 +2.8%-$0.68
2006$13.75+2.7%$14.42 +2.7%-$0.66
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.34 $27.23  -$10.89
2014$16.21+.8%$27.01 +.8%-$10.80
2013$15.84+2.3%$26.43 +2.2%-$10.58
2012$15.59+1.6%$25.90 +2.1%-$10.30
2011$15.23+2.4%$25.45 +1.7%-$10.22
2010$15.04+1.2%$25.05 +1.6%-$10.01
2009$14.76+1.9%$24.63 +1.7%-$9.87
2008$14.52+1.7%$24.30 +1.4%-$9.78
2007$14.13+2.8%$23.68 +2.6%-$9.54
2006$13.75+2.7%$22.92 +3.3%-$9.16

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 16.93 2,050
New Haven 16.45 1,820
Hartford 16.34 3,550
Norwich-New London 15.94 640
Waterbury 15.69 280
Highest Employment
Hartford 16.34 3,550
Bridgeport-Stamford 16.93 2,050
New Haven 16.45 1,820
Norwich-New London 15.94 640
Waterbury 15.69 280
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