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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage19.37
Entry wage10.73
10th percentile wage10.24
50th percentile wage20.14
90th percentile wage29.82
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Education & Health Services18.12
Physical Therapist Assistants (31-2021)
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$19.37 $16.29  $3.08
2014$19.23+.7%$16.17 +.7%$3.06
2013$18.84+2.0%$15.85 +2.0%$3.00
2012$18.61+1.3%$15.65 +1.3%$2.96
2011$18.33+1.5%$15.42 +1.5%$2.92
2010$18.08+1.4%$15.20 +1.4%$2.87
2009$17.89+1.1%$15.04 +1.1%$2.84
2008$17.54+2.0%$14.75 +2.0%$2.79
2007$17.06+2.8%$14.35 +2.8%$2.71
2006$16.39+4.1%$13.78 +4.1%$2.61
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$19.37 $23.75  -$4.38
2014$19.23+.7%$23.56 +.8%-$4.32
2013$18.84+2.0%$23.05 +2.2%-$4.20
2012$18.61+1.3%$22.59 +2.1%-$3.98
2011$18.33+1.5%$22.20 +1.7%-$3.86
2010$18.08+1.4%$21.85 +1.6%-$3.77
2009$17.89+1.1%$21.48 +1.7%-$3.59
2008$17.54+2.0%$21.19 +1.4%-$3.65
2007$17.06+2.8%$20.65 +2.6%-$3.59
2006$16.39+4.1%$19.99 +3.3%-$3.60

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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Bridgeport-Stamford 30.74 110
New Haven 26.79 120
Hartford 25.44 220
Waterbury 23.71 30
Norwich-New London 19.37 50
Highest Employment
Hartford 25.44 220
New Haven 26.79 120
Bridgeport-Stamford 30.74 110
Norwich-New London 19.37 50
Waterbury 23.71 30
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