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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage29.50
Entry wage23.62
10th percentile wage21.62
50th percentile wage27.96
90th percentile wage43.06
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing
Professional & Business Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing29.54
Professional & Business Services27.50
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.50 $38.62  -$9.12
2014$29.36+.5%$38.43 +.5%-$9.07
2013$28.81+1.9%$37.71 +1.9%-$8.90
2012$28.26+1.9%$36.99 +1.9%-$8.73
2011$27.71+2.0%$36.27 +2.0%-$8.56
2010$27.28+1.6%$35.71 +1.6%-$8.43
2009$26.80+1.8%$35.08 +1.8%-$8.28
2008$26.51+1.1%$34.71 +1.1%-$8.19
2007$25.72+3.1%$33.68 +3.1%-$7.95
2006$24.86+3.5%$32.55 +3.5%-$7.68
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.50 $23.75  $5.75
2014$29.36+.5%$23.56 +.8%$5.80
2013$28.81+1.9%$23.05 +2.2%$5.75
2012$28.26+1.9%$22.59 +2.1%$5.67
2011$27.71+2.0%$22.20 +1.7%$5.51
2010$27.28+1.6%$21.85 +1.6%$5.43
2009$26.80+1.8%$21.48 +1.7%$5.32
2008$26.51+1.1%$21.19 +1.4%$5.32
2007$25.72+3.1%$20.65 +2.6%$5.07
2006$24.86+3.5%$19.99 +3.3%$4.87

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 32.73 40
Waterbury 32.01 20
Norwich-New London 29.50  
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.88 110
Hartford 28.15 360
Highest Employment
Hartford 28.15 360
New Haven 23.99 120
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.88 110
Danbury 32.73 40
Waterbury 32.01 20
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