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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment10
Mean wage27.94
Entry wage17.94
10th percentile wage16.67
50th percentile wage29.97
90th percentile wage40.57
Recreational Therapists (29-1125)
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.94 $40.30  -$12.36
2014$27.80+.5%$40.10 +.5%-$12.29
2013$27.28+1.9%$39.35 +1.9%-$12.06
2012$26.76+1.9%$38.60 +1.9%-$11.83
2011$26.24+2.0%$37.85 +2.0%-$11.60
2010$25.83+1.6%$37.26 +1.6%-$11.42
2009$25.38+1.8%$36.61 +1.8%-$11.22
2008$25.11+1.1%$36.22 +1.1%-$11.10
2007$24.36+3.1%$35.14 +3.1%-$10.77
2006$23.55+3.5%$33.96 +3.5%-$10.41
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.94 $23.75  $4.19
2014$27.80+.5%$23.56 +.8%$4.25
2013$27.28+1.9%$23.05 +2.2%$4.23
2012$26.76+1.9%$22.59 +2.1%$4.17
2011$26.24+2.0%$22.20 +1.7%$4.04
2010$25.83+1.6%$21.85 +1.6%$3.98
2009$25.38+1.8%$21.48 +1.7%$3.90
2008$25.11+1.1%$21.19 +1.4%$3.92
2007$24.36+3.1%$20.65 +2.6%$3.71
2006$23.55+3.5%$19.99 +3.3%$3.56

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
Waterbury 31.34 20
Hartford 28.52 200
Norwich-New London 27.94 10
Danbury 26.43 10
New Haven 24.11 60
Highest Employment
Hartford 28.52 200
Bridgeport-Stamford 23.57 120
New Haven 24.11 60
Waterbury 31.34 20
Norwich-New London 27.94 10
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