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Torrington LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$14.47
Entry wage$10.88
10th percentile wage$10.27
50th percentile wage$15.86
90th percentile wage$18.90
Cooks, Short Order (35-2015)
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.86 $10.10  $5.76
2015$15.44+2.7%$9.83 +2.7%$5.61
2014$15.13+2.0%$9.64 +2.0%$5.50
2013$14.94+1.3%$9.51 +1.3%$5.43
2012$14.72+1.5%$9.38 +1.5%$5.35
2011$14.52+1.4%$9.24 +1.4%$5.27
2010$14.36+1.1%$9.15 +1.1%$5.22
2009$14.08+2.0%$8.97 +2.0%$5.11
2008$13.70+2.8%$8.72 +2.8%$4.97
2007$13.16+4.1%$8.38 +4.1%$4.78
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.86 $18.42  -$2.56
2015$15.44+2.7%$17.90 +2.9%-$2.46
2014$15.13+2.0%$17.52 +2.2%-$2.39
2013$14.94+1.3%$17.17 +2.1%-$2.22
2012$14.72+1.5%$16.87 +1.7%-$2.15
2011$14.52+1.4%$16.61 +1.6%-$2.09
2010$14.36+1.1%$16.33 +1.7%-$1.96
2009$14.08+2.0%$16.11 +1.4%-$2.02
2008$13.70+2.8%$15.70 +2.6%-$1.99
2007$13.16+4.1%$15.20 +3.3%-$2.03
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
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Torrington $15.86  
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