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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment150
Mean wage26.56
Entry wage13.95
10th percentile wage12.04
50th percentile wage29.97
90th percentile wage38.37
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services14095.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services14026.50
Mental Health Counselors (21-1014)
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychiatrists" (29-1066), and "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.56 $26.13  $0.43
2014$26.43+.5%$26.00 +.5%$0.43
2013$25.94+1.9%$25.52 +1.9%$0.42
2012$25.44+1.9%$25.03 +1.9%$0.41
2011$24.95+2.0%$24.54 +2.0%$0.40
2010$24.56+1.6%$24.16 +1.6%$0.40
2009$24.13+1.8%$23.74 +1.8%$0.39
2008$23.87+1.1%$23.48 +1.1%$0.39
2007$23.16+3.1%$22.78 +3.1%$0.37
2006$22.38+3.5%$22.02 +3.5%$0.36
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.56 $23.75  $2.81
2014$26.43+.5%$23.56 +.8%$2.87
2013$25.94+1.9%$23.05 +2.2%$2.88
2012$25.44+1.9%$22.59 +2.1%$2.85
2011$24.95+2.0%$22.20 +1.7%$2.75
2010$24.56+1.6%$21.85 +1.6%$2.71
2009$24.13+1.8%$21.48 +1.7%$2.64
2008$23.87+1.1%$21.19 +1.4%$2.68
2007$23.16+3.1%$20.65 +2.6%$2.51
2006$22.38+3.5%$19.99 +3.3%$2.39

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
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Norwich-New London 26.56 150
Hartford 23.39 870
Bridgeport-Stamford 21.98 320
Waterbury 21.14 110
Danbury 20.29 140
Highest Employment
Hartford 23.39 870
Bridgeport-Stamford 21.98 320
New Haven 18.44 250
Norwich-New London 26.56 150
Danbury 20.29 140
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