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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage23.98
Entry wage20.14
10th percentile wage19.14
50th percentile wage23.10
90th percentile wage30.20
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction2051.3%
 Best Paying Industries
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Wage
Construction2026.04
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$23.98 $23.39  $0.59
2014$23.86+.5%$23.28 +.5%$0.59
2013$23.37+2.1%$22.80 +2.1%$0.58
2012$22.88+2.1%$22.32 +2.1%$0.56
2011$22.55+1.5%$21.99 +1.5%$0.55
2010$22.06+2.2%$21.52 +2.2%$0.54
2009$21.80+1.2%$21.27 +1.2%$0.54
2008$21.43+1.7%$20.90 +1.7%$0.53
2007$20.80+3.0%$20.29 +3.0%$0.51
2006$20.20+3.0%$19.70 +3.0%$0.50
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$23.98 $23.75  $0.23
2014$23.86+.5%$23.56 +.8%$0.31
2013$23.37+2.1%$23.05 +2.2%$0.32
2012$22.88+2.1%$22.59 +2.1%$0.29
2011$22.55+1.5%$22.20 +1.7%$0.35
2010$22.06+2.2%$21.85 +1.6%$0.21
2009$21.80+1.2%$21.48 +1.7%$0.32
2008$21.43+1.7%$21.19 +1.4%$0.24
2007$20.80+3.0%$20.65 +2.6%$0.15
2006$20.20+3.0%$19.99 +3.3%$0.20

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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Waterbury 31.30 10
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.47 180
Danbury 28.27 20
Hartford 28.10  
New Haven 25.12 230
Highest Employment
New Haven 25.12 230
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