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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment340
Mean wage27.78
Entry wage18.88
10th percentile wage16.67
50th percentile wage26.31
90th percentile wage37.75
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction30087.8%
Manufacturing205.8%
Education & Health Services103.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction30028.04
Education & Health Services1026.52
Manufacturing2026.29
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.78 $24.71  $3.07
2014$27.76+.1%$24.69 +.1%$3.07
2013$27.16+2.2%$24.16 +2.2%$3.00
2012$26.75+1.5%$23.79 +1.5%$2.96
2011$26.52+.9%$23.59 +.9%$2.93
2010$26.13+1.5%$23.24 +1.5%$2.89
2009$25.83+1.2%$22.98 +1.2%$2.85
2008$25.56+1.1%$22.73 +1.1%$2.82
2007$24.71+3.4%$21.98 +3.4%$2.73
2006$23.77+4.0%$21.14 +4.0%$2.63
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.78 $22.62  $5.16
2014$27.76+.1%$22.44 +.8%$5.32
2013$27.16+2.2%$21.96 +2.2%$5.21
2012$26.75+1.5%$21.51 +2.1%$5.24
2011$26.52+.9%$21.14 +1.7%$5.38
2010$26.13+1.5%$20.81 +1.6%$5.32
2009$25.83+1.2%$20.46 +1.7%$5.37
2008$25.56+1.1%$20.18 +1.4%$5.37
2007$24.71+3.4%$19.67 +2.6%$5.04
2006$23.77+4.0%$19.04 +3.3%$4.73

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 29.80 1,030
New Haven 29.55 820
Waterbury 27.78 340
Hartford 27.06 2,230
Danbury 25.61 400
Highest Employment
Hartford 27.06 2,230
Bridgeport-Stamford 29.80 1,030
New Haven 29.55 820
Norwich-New London 25.26 650
Danbury 25.61 400
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