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New Haven Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment920
Mean wage44.74
Entry wage27.00
10th percentile wage24.49
50th percentile wage44.24
90th percentile wage69.51
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services54059.2%
Manufacturing909.9%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities909.6%
Information909.4%
Financial Activities808.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities8048.12
Trade, Transportation & Utilities9047.83
Education & Health Services2046.69
Manufacturing9045.88
Professional & Business Services54045.65
Software Developers, Applications (15-1132)
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficienc
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$44.74 $38.93  $5.81
2014$44.52+.5%$38.74 +.5%$5.78
2013$43.69+1.9%$38.02 +1.9%$5.67
2012$42.85+1.9%$37.29 +1.9%$5.57
2011$42.02+2.0%$36.56 +2.0%$5.46
2010$41.37+1.6%$36.00 +1.6%$5.37
2009$40.64+1.8%$35.37 +1.8%$5.28
2008$40.21+1.1%$34.99 +1.1%$5.22
2007$39.01+3.1%$33.95 +3.1%$5.07
2006$37.71+3.5%$32.81 +3.5%$4.90
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$44.74 $26.14  $18.60
2014$44.52+.5%$25.93 +.8%$18.60
2013$43.69+1.9%$25.37 +2.2%$18.32
2012$42.85+1.9%$24.86 +2.1%$17.99
2011$42.02+2.0%$24.43 +1.7%$17.59
2010$41.37+1.6%$24.05 +1.6%$17.32
2009$40.64+1.8%$23.65 +1.7%$17.00
2008$40.21+1.1%$23.33 +1.4%$16.88
2007$39.01+3.1%$22.73 +2.6%$16.28
2006$37.71+3.5%$22.00 +3.3%$15.70

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 51.48 2,750
Norwich-New London 47.98 340
Waterbury 45.28 50
New Haven 44.74 920
Hartford 44.39 3,550
Highest Employment
Hartford 44.39 3,550
Bridgeport-Stamford 51.48 2,750
New Haven 44.74 920
Norwich-New London 47.98 340
Danbury 40.54 220
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