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Hartford LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,730
Mean wage$25.95
Entry wage$15.55
10th percentile wage$13.85
50th percentile wage$27.09
90th percentile wage$38.20
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction2,17079.2%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1405.2%
Manufacturing1003.8%
Education and Health Services1003.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services3042.35
Public Administration3040.32
Manufacturing10032.10
Education and Health Services10031.32
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.09 $26.32  $0.77
2016$26.07+3.9%$25.33 +3.9%$0.74
2015$25.65+1.7%$24.92 +1.7%$0.73
2014$25.10+2.2%$24.39 +2.2%$0.71
2013$24.72+1.5%$24.02 +1.5%$0.70
2012$24.51+.9%$23.81 +.9%$0.70
2011$24.15+1.5%$23.46 +1.5%$0.69
2010$23.87+1.2%$23.19 +1.2%$0.68
2009$23.62+1.1%$22.95 +1.1%$0.67
2008$22.83+3.4%$22.18 +3.4%$0.65
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.09 $23.02  $4.07
2016$26.07+3.9%$22.28 +3.3%$3.79
2015$25.65+1.7%$21.82 +2.1%$3.83
2014$25.10+2.2%$21.35 +2.2%$3.75
2013$24.72+1.5%$20.92 +2.1%$3.80
2012$24.51+.9%$20.56 +1.7%$3.94
2011$24.15+1.5%$20.24 +1.6%$3.91
2010$23.87+1.2%$19.90 +1.7%$3.97
2009$23.62+1.1%$19.63 +1.4%$3.99
2008$22.83+3.4%$19.13 +2.6%$3.71
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
Bridgeport-Stamford$29.71990
New Haven$29.141,150
Norwich-New London$28.57630
Danbury$28.30470
Hartford$27.092,730
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$27.092,730
New Haven$29.141,150
Bridgeport-Stamford$29.71990
Norwich-New London$28.57630
Danbury$28.30470
Wages in other areas
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