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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment5,130
Mean wage13.18
Entry wage9.62
10th percentile wage9.36
50th percentile wage11.71
90th percentile wage19.42
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities4,30083.8%
Leisure and Hospitality2605.1%
Manufacturing
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality26013.74
Trade, Transportation & Utilities4,30013.09
Manufacturing10.79
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.18 $16.47  -$3.29
2014$12.83+2.8%$16.03 +2.8%-$3.20
2013$12.46+2.9%$15.57 +2.9%-$3.11
2012$12.16+2.5%$15.19 +2.5%-$3.03
2011$11.91+2.1%$14.89 +2.1%-$2.97
2010$11.68+2.0%$14.59 +2.0%-$2.91
2009$11.41+2.4%$14.26 +2.4%-$2.84
2008$11.35+.5%$14.19 +.5%-$2.83
2007$11.33+.2%$14.16 +.2%-$2.82
2006$11.02+2.8%$13.77 +2.8%-$2.75
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.18 $23.75  -$10.57
2014$12.83+2.8%$23.56 +.8%-$10.73
2013$12.46+2.9%$23.05 +2.2%-$10.59
2012$12.16+2.5%$22.59 +2.1%-$10.42
2011$11.91+2.1%$22.20 +1.7%-$10.28
2010$11.68+2.0%$21.85 +1.6%-$10.17
2009$11.41+2.4%$21.48 +1.7%-$10.07
2008$11.35+.5%$21.19 +1.4%-$9.83
2007$11.33+.2%$20.65 +2.6%-$9.31
2006$11.02+2.8%$19.99 +3.3%-$8.97

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 15.00 13,750
Danbury 13.84 4,070
Waterbury 13.70 2,060
New Haven 13.61 8,210
Norwich-New London 13.18 5,130
Highest Employment
Hartford 13.07 16,880
Bridgeport-Stamford 15.00 13,750
New Haven 13.61 8,210
Norwich-New London 13.18 5,130
Danbury 13.84 4,070
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