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Hartford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment440
Mean wage$22.96
Entry wage$15.19
10th percentile wage$13.65
50th percentile wage$24.21
90th percentile wage$30.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services6013.6%
Leisure and Hospitality102.8%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services28.16
Trade, Transportation and Utilities21.73
Leisure and Hospitality1021.25
Other Services6015.48
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$24.21 $24.12  $0.09
2016$23.62+2.5%$23.53 +2.5%$0.09
2015$23.16+2.0%$23.08 +2.0%$0.09
2014$22.69+2.1%$22.60 +2.1%$0.08
2013$22.21+2.1%$22.13 +2.1%$0.08
2012$21.89+1.5%$21.81 +1.5%$0.08
2011$21.41+2.2%$21.33 +2.2%$0.08
2010$21.16+1.2%$21.09 +1.2%$0.08
2009$20.80+1.7%$20.73 +1.7%$0.08
2008$20.19+3.0%$20.12 +3.0%$0.08
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.21 $23.02  $1.19
2016$23.62+2.5%$22.28 +3.3%$1.34
2015$23.16+2.0%$21.82 +2.1%$1.35
2014$22.69+2.1%$21.35 +2.2%$1.34
2013$22.21+2.1%$20.92 +2.1%$1.29
2012$21.89+1.5%$20.56 +1.7%$1.33
2011$21.41+2.2%$20.24 +1.6%$1.17
2010$21.16+1.2%$19.90 +1.7%$1.27
2009$20.80+1.7%$19.63 +1.4%$1.17
2008$20.19+3.0%$19.13 +2.6%$1.07
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
Bridgeport-Stamford$25.19200
Hartford$24.21440
Danbury$23.84 
Norwich-New London$23.4910
Waterbury $17.68 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$24.21440
Bridgeport-Stamford$25.19200
New Haven$15.61110
Norwich-New London$23.4910
Danbury$23.84 
Wages in other areas
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