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New Haven LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment7,610
Mean wage$13.60
Entry wage$10.13
10th percentile wage$9.63
50th percentile wage$11.44
90th percentile wage$20.21
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities7,34096.4%
Manufacturing600.7%
Financial Activities
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services17.01
Financial Activities14.29
Leisure and Hospitality12.11
Trade, Transportation and Utilities7,34011.41
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.44 $14.38  -$2.94
2016$11.15+2.6%$14.02 +2.6%-$2.86
2015$11.03+1.1%$13.87 +1.1%-$2.83
2014$10.72+2.9%$13.47 +2.9%-$2.75
2013$10.46+2.5%$13.15 +2.5%-$2.68
2012$10.25+2.1%$12.88 +2.1%-$2.63
2011$10.04+2.0%$12.63 +2.0%-$2.58
2010$9.81+2.4%$12.34 +2.4%-$2.52
2009$9.77+.5%$12.28 +.5%-$2.51
2008$9.75+.2%$12.25 +.2%-$2.50
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.44 $21.56  -$10.12
2016$11.15+2.6%$20.87 +3.3%-$9.71
2015$11.03+1.1%$20.43 +2.1%-$9.40
2014$10.72+2.9%$20.00 +2.2%-$9.27
2013$10.46+2.5%$19.59 +2.1%-$9.13
2012$10.25+2.1%$19.26 +1.7%-$9.00
2011$10.04+2.0%$18.96 +1.6%-$8.91
2010$9.81+2.4%$18.64 +1.7%-$8.82
2009$9.77+.5%$18.38 +1.4%-$8.61
2008$9.75+.2%$17.91 +2.6%-$8.16
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
Danbury$11.953,810
Bridgeport-Stamford$11.9414,920
Hartford$11.5814,540
New Haven$11.447,610
Norwich-New London$11.075,290
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford$11.9414,920
Hartford$11.5814,540
New Haven$11.447,610
Norwich-New London$11.075,290
Danbury$11.953,810
Wages in other areas
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