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Torrington LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$20.71
Entry wage$17.24
10th percentile wage$16.17
50th percentile wage$19.37
90th percentile wage$28.00
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3094.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities30$19.16
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$19.37 $21.70  -$2.33
2015$18.89+2.5%$21.16 +2.5%-$2.27
2014$18.50+2.1%$20.73 +2.1%-$2.22
2013$18.11+2.1%$20.29 +2.1%-$2.17
2012$17.85+1.5%$20.00 +1.5%-$2.14
2011$17.46+2.2%$19.56 +2.2%-$2.10
2010$17.26+1.2%$19.34 +1.2%-$2.07
2009$16.96+1.7%$19.00 +1.7%-$2.04
2008$16.47+3.0%$18.45 +3.0%-$1.98
2007$15.99+3.0%$17.91 +3.0%-$1.92
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$19.37 $18.42  $0.95
2015$18.89+2.5%$17.90 +2.9%$0.98
2014$18.50+2.1%$17.52 +2.2%$0.98
2013$18.11+2.1%$17.17 +2.1%$0.94
2012$17.85+1.5%$16.87 +1.7%$0.98
2011$17.46+2.2%$16.61 +1.6%$0.85
2010$17.26+1.2%$16.33 +1.7%$0.93
2009$16.96+1.7%$16.11 +1.4%$0.86
2008$16.47+3.0%$15.70 +2.6%$0.77
2007$15.99+3.0%$15.20 +3.3%$0.79
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 $19.37 30
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $19.37 30
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