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Danbury LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment 20
Mean wageN/A
Entry wageN/A
10th percentile wageN/A
50th percentile wageN/A
90th percentile wageN/A
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing2094.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing20
Materials Engineers (17-2131)
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Include those working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Include metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$0.00 $80443.98  -$80443.98
2016$0.00NaN$78561.52 +2.4%-$78561.51
2015$0.00NaN$77055.54 +2.0%-$77055.54
2014$0.00NaN$75612.32 +1.9%-$75612.32
2013$0.00NaN$74169.10 +1.9%-$74169.09
2012$0.00NaN$72725.88 +2.0%-$72725.87
2011$0.00NaN$71596.40 +1.6%-$71596.39
2010$0.00NaN$70341.42 +1.8%-$70341.42
2009$0.00NaN$69588.44 +1.1%-$69588.43
2008$0.00NaN$67517.72 +3.1%-$67517.72
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$0.00 $42641.18  -$42641.18
2016$0.00NaN$41278.52 +3.3%-$41278.52
2015$0.00NaN$40414.40 +2.1%-$40414.39
2014$0.00NaN$39550.28 +2.2%-$39550.27
2013$0.00NaN$38752.62 +2.1%-$38752.62
2012$0.00NaN$38087.91 +1.7%-$38087.91
2011$0.00NaN$37489.67 +1.6%-$37489.67
2010$0.00NaN$36858.20 +1.7%-$36858.19
2009$0.00NaN$36359.67 +1.4%-$36359.66
2008$0.00NaN$35429.07 +2.6%-$35429.07
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London$50.9620
Bridgeport-Stamford$46.45 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London$50.9620
Bridgeport-Stamford$46.45