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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$30.97
Entry wage$28.50
10th percentile wage$26.30
50th percentile wage$29.69
90th percentile wage$39.27
Power Plant Operators (51-8013)
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Include auxiliary equipment operators. Exclude "Nuclear Power Reactor Operators" (51-8011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.69 $22.60  $7.09
2016$28.63+3.7%$21.80 +3.7%$6.84
2015$27.95+2.4%$21.28 +2.4%$6.68
2014$27.32+2.3%$20.80 +2.3%$6.52
2013$26.80+1.9%$20.40 +1.9%$6.40
2012$26.36+1.7%$20.06 +1.7%$6.29
2011$25.93+1.6%$19.74 +1.6%$6.19
2010$25.65+1.1%$19.53 +1.1%$6.13
2009$25.21+1.8%$19.19 +1.8%$6.02
2008$24.55+2.7%$18.69 +2.7%$5.86
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.69 $19.25  $10.44
2016$28.63+3.7%$18.63 +3.3%$10.00
2015$27.95+2.4%$18.24 +2.1%$9.71
2014$27.32+2.3%$17.85 +2.2%$9.46
2013$26.80+1.9%$17.49 +2.1%$9.31
2012$26.36+1.7%$17.19 +1.7%$9.16
2011$25.93+1.6%$16.92 +1.6%$9.01
2010$25.65+1.1%$16.64 +1.7%$9.01
2009$25.21+1.8%$16.41 +1.4%$8.79
2008$24.55+2.7%$15.99 +2.6%$8.56
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
Hartford$35.5070
Bridgeport-Stamford$35.2680
Norwich-New London$29.69 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford$35.2680
Hartford$35.5070
Norwich-New London$29.69 
Wages in other areas
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