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Hartford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment270
Mean wage$27.76
Entry wage$21.33
10th percentile wage$20.28
50th percentile wage$27.60
90th percentile wage$37.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction5017.0%
Public Administration309.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration3027.32
Construction5026.36
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.60 $24.12  $3.48
2016$26.93+2.5%$23.53 +2.5%$3.40
2015$26.41+2.0%$23.08 +2.0%$3.33
2014$25.86+2.1%$22.60 +2.1%$3.26
2013$25.32+2.1%$22.13 +2.1%$3.19
2012$24.95+1.5%$21.81 +1.5%$3.15
2011$24.41+2.2%$21.33 +2.2%$3.08
2010$24.13+1.2%$21.09 +1.2%$3.04
2009$23.72+1.7%$20.73 +1.7%$2.99
2008$23.02+3.0%$20.12 +3.0%$2.90
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.60 $23.02  $4.58
2016$26.93+2.5%$22.28 +3.3%$4.64
2015$26.41+2.0%$21.82 +2.1%$4.59
2014$25.86+2.1%$21.35 +2.2%$4.51
2013$25.32+2.1%$20.92 +2.1%$4.40
2012$24.95+1.5%$20.56 +1.7%$4.39
2011$24.41+2.2%$20.24 +1.6%$4.17
2010$24.13+1.2%$19.90 +1.7%$4.23
2009$23.72+1.7%$19.63 +1.4%$4.09
2008$23.02+3.0%$19.13 +2.6%$3.90
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
New Haven$27.63190
Hartford$27.60270
Danbury$27.4940
Bridgeport-Stamford$24.60190
Norwich-New London$23.4040
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$27.60270
New Haven$27.63190
Bridgeport-Stamford$24.60190
Norwich-New London$23.4040
Danbury$27.4940
Wages in other areas
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