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Torrington Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage26.22
Entry wage21.55
10th percentile wage20.35
50th percentile wage25.06
90th percentile wage35.06
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing20%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing2026.22
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.22 $36.02  -$9.79
2014$26.09+.5%$35.84 +.5%-$9.75
2013$25.60+1.9%$35.17 +1.9%-$9.56
2012$25.12+1.9%$34.50 +1.9%-$9.38
2011$24.63+2.0%$33.83 +2.0%-$9.20
2010$24.24+1.6%$33.31 +1.6%-$9.06
2009$23.82+1.8%$32.72 +1.8%-$8.90
2008$23.56+1.1%$32.37 +1.1%-$8.80
2007$22.86+3.1%$31.41 +3.1%-$8.54
2006$22.10+3.5%$30.36 +3.5%-$8.25
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.22 $22.39  $3.83
2014$26.09+.5%$22.21 +.8%$3.89
2013$25.60+1.9%$21.73 +2.2%$3.87
2012$25.12+1.9%$21.29 +2.1%$3.82
2011$24.63+2.0%$20.93 +1.7%$3.70
2010$24.24+1.6%$20.60 +1.6%$3.64
2009$23.82+1.8%$20.25 +1.7%$3.57
2008$23.56+1.1%$19.98 +1.4%$3.58
2007$22.86+3.1%$19.47 +2.6%$3.39
2006$22.10+3.5%$18.85 +3.3%$3.25

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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