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Torrington LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment90
Mean wage$40.01
Entry wage$32.18
10th percentile wage$28.20
50th percentile wage$42.47
90th percentile wage$48.34
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services130139.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services130$43.30
Dental Hygienists (29-2021)
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$42.47 $33.08  $9.39
2015$41.39+2.6%$32.24 +2.6%$9.15
2014$40.62+1.9%$31.64 +1.9%$8.98
2013$39.84+1.9%$31.03 +1.9%$8.81
2012$39.07+2.0%$30.43 +2.0%$8.64
2011$38.46+1.6%$29.96 +1.6%$8.50
2010$37.78+1.8%$29.43 +1.8%$8.35
2009$37.38+1.1%$29.12 +1.1%$8.26
2008$36.27+3.1%$28.25 +3.1%$8.02
2007$35.05+3.5%$27.30 +3.5%$7.75
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$42.47 $18.42  $24.05
2015$41.39+2.6%$17.90 +2.9%$23.49
2014$40.62+1.9%$17.52 +2.2%$23.09
2013$39.84+1.9%$17.17 +2.1%$22.67
2012$39.07+2.0%$16.87 +1.7%$22.19
2011$38.46+1.6%$16.61 +1.6%$21.85
2010$37.78+1.8%$16.33 +1.7%$21.46
2009$37.38+1.1%$16.11 +1.4%$21.27
2008$36.27+3.1%$15.70 +2.6%$20.57
2007$35.05+3.5%$15.20 +3.3%$19.86
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
Torrington $42.47 90
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $42.47 90
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