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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage36.26
Entry wage28.49
10th percentile wage26.22
50th percentile wage38.20
90th percentile wage45.67
Respiratory Therapists (29-1126)
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$36.26 $40.30  -$4.04
2014$36.08+.5%$40.10 +.5%-$4.02
2013$35.41+1.9%$39.35 +1.9%-$3.94
2012$34.73+1.9%$38.60 +1.9%-$3.86
2011$34.06+2.0%$37.85 +2.0%-$3.79
2010$33.53+1.6%$37.26 +1.6%-$3.73
2009$32.94+1.8%$36.61 +1.8%-$3.67
2008$32.59+1.1%$36.22 +1.1%-$3.63
2007$31.62+3.1%$35.14 +3.1%-$3.52
2006$30.56+3.5%$33.96 +3.5%-$3.40
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$36.26 $23.75  $12.51
2014$36.08+.5%$23.56 +.8%$12.53
2013$35.41+1.9%$23.05 +2.2%$12.36
2012$34.73+1.9%$22.59 +2.1%$12.14
2011$34.06+2.0%$22.20 +1.7%$11.86
2010$33.53+1.6%$21.85 +1.6%$11.68
2009$32.94+1.8%$21.48 +1.7%$11.46
2008$32.59+1.1%$21.19 +1.4%$11.39
2007$31.62+3.1%$20.65 +2.6%$10.97
2006$30.56+3.5%$19.99 +3.3%$10.57

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
Norwich-New London 36.26 70
Bridgeport-Stamford 34.76 250
New Haven 34.69 220
Hartford 29.89 500
Highest Employment
Hartford 29.89 500
Bridgeport-Stamford 34.76 250
New Haven 34.69 220
Norwich-New London 36.26 70
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