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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment200
Mean wage22.07
Entry wage20.18
10th percentile wage19.28
50th percentile wage21.83
90th percentile wage26.28
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services18088.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services18021.72
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.07 $42.10  -$20.03
2014$21.96+.5%$41.90 +.5%-$19.93
2013$21.55+1.9%$41.11 +1.9%-$19.55
2012$21.14+1.9%$40.33 +1.9%-$19.18
2011$20.73+2.0%$39.54 +2.0%-$18.81
2010$20.41+1.6%$38.93 +1.6%-$18.52
2009$20.05+1.8%$38.24 +1.8%-$18.19
2008$19.83+1.1%$37.84 +1.1%-$18.00
2007$19.24+3.1%$36.71 +3.1%-$17.46
2006$18.60+3.5%$35.48 +3.5%-$16.88
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.07 $23.75  -$1.68
2014$21.96+.5%$23.56 +.8%-$1.59
2013$21.55+1.9%$23.05 +2.2%-$1.50
2012$21.14+1.9%$22.59 +2.1%-$1.44
2011$20.73+2.0%$22.20 +1.7%-$1.47
2010$20.41+1.6%$21.85 +1.6%-$1.44
2009$20.05+1.8%$21.48 +1.7%-$1.43
2008$19.83+1.1%$21.19 +1.4%-$1.35
2007$19.24+3.1%$20.65 +2.6%-$1.40
2006$18.60+3.5%$19.99 +3.3%-$1.39

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
Best Pay
Bridgeport-Stamford 30.22 1,230
New Haven 25.74 650
Hartford 24.52 2,560
Danbury 23.53 200
Norwich-New London 22.07 200
Highest Employment
Hartford 24.52 2,560
Bridgeport-Stamford 30.22 1,230
New Haven 25.74 650
Norwich-New London 22.07 200
Danbury 23.53 200
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