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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage33.47
Entry wage27.18
10th percentile wage25.62
50th percentile wage31.89
90th percentile wage44.95
Power Plant Operators (51-8013)
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Include auxiliary equipment operators. Exclude "Nuclear Power Reactor Operators" (51-8011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$33.47 $22.89  $10.58
2014$33.25+.7%$22.74 +.7%$10.51
2013$32.49+2.3%$22.22 +2.3%$10.27
2012$31.88+1.9%$21.80 +1.9%$10.08
2011$31.35+1.7%$21.44 +1.7%$9.91
2010$30.85+1.6%$21.10 +1.6%$9.75
2009$30.51+1.1%$20.87 +1.1%$9.64
2008$29.98+1.8%$20.50 +1.8%$9.48
2007$29.20+2.7%$19.97 +2.7%$9.23
2006$28.53+2.3%$19.51 +2.3%$9.02
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.47 $23.75  $9.72
2014$33.25+.7%$23.56 +.8%$9.69
2013$32.49+2.3%$23.05 +2.2%$9.44
2012$31.88+1.9%$22.59 +2.1%$9.29
2011$31.35+1.7%$22.20 +1.7%$9.15
2010$30.85+1.6%$21.85 +1.6%$8.99
2009$30.51+1.1%$21.48 +1.7%$9.03
2008$29.98+1.8%$21.19 +1.4%$8.79
2007$29.20+2.7%$20.65 +2.6%$8.55
2006$28.53+2.3%$19.99 +3.3%$8.54

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 33.60 80
Norwich-New London 33.47 30
Hartford 31.74 70
Highest Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford 33.60 80
Hartford 31.74 70
Norwich-New London 33.47 30
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