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Waterbury LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,330
Mean wage$12.85
Entry wage$9.98
10th percentile wage$9.61
50th percentile wage$11.02
90th percentile wage$18.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,12091.3%
Financial Activities100.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities1013.72
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,12011.00
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$11.02 $11.86  -$0.84
2016$10.74+2.6%$11.56 +2.6%-$0.81
2015$10.63+1.1%$11.44 +1.1%-$0.81
2014$10.33+2.9%$11.11 +2.9%-$0.78
2013$10.08+2.5%$10.84 +2.5%-$0.76
2012$9.87+2.1%$10.62 +2.1%-$0.75
2011$9.68+2.0%$10.41 +2.0%-$0.73
2010$9.45+2.4%$10.17 +2.4%-$0.72
2009$9.41+.5%$10.13 +.5%-$0.71
2008$9.39+.2%$10.11 +.2%-$0.71
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.02 $18.48  -$7.46
2016$10.74+2.6%$17.89 +3.3%-$7.14
2015$10.63+1.1%$17.51 +2.1%-$6.88
2014$10.33+2.9%$17.14 +2.2%-$6.81
2013$10.08+2.5%$16.79 +2.1%-$6.71
2012$9.87+2.1%$16.51 +1.7%-$6.63
2011$9.68+2.0%$16.25 +1.6%-$6.57
2010$9.45+2.4%$15.97 +1.7%-$6.52
2009$9.41+.5%$15.76 +1.4%-$6.34
2008$9.39+.2%$15.35 +2.6%-$5.96
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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