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Hartford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$16.91
Entry wage$11.91
10th percentile wage$10.33
50th percentile wage$16.73
90th percentile wage$23.98
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$17.01
Carpet Installers (47-2041)
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials. Exclude "Floor Layers, Ex. Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles" (47-2042).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.73 $25.44  -$8.71
2015$16.34+2.4%$24.85 +2.4%-$8.50
2014$15.99+2.2%$24.31 +2.2%-$8.32
2013$15.75+1.5%$23.94 +1.5%-$8.19
2012$15.61+.9%$23.74 +.9%-$8.12
2011$15.38+1.5%$23.39 +1.5%-$8.00
2010$15.21+1.2%$23.12 +1.2%-$7.91
2009$15.04+1.1%$22.88 +1.1%-$7.83
2008$14.54+3.4%$22.12 +3.4%-$7.57
2007$13.99+4.0%$21.28 +4.0%-$7.28
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.73 $22.30  -$5.57
2015$16.34+2.4%$21.68 +2.9%-$5.33
2014$15.99+2.2%$21.21 +2.2%-$5.22
2013$15.75+1.5%$20.78 +2.1%-$5.03
2012$15.61+.9%$20.43 +1.7%-$4.81
2011$15.38+1.5%$20.11 +1.6%-$4.72
2010$15.21+1.2%$19.77 +1.7%-$4.56
2009$15.04+1.1%$19.50 +1.4%-$4.45
2008$14.54+3.4%$19.00 +2.6%-$4.45
2007$13.99+4.0%$18.40 +3.3%-$4.40
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $16.73  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $16.73  
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