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Waterbury LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$23.17
Entry wage$15.84
10th percentile wage$14.86
50th percentile wage$18.54
90th percentile wage$36.80
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction18.98
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$18.54 $21.27  -$2.73
2016$18.09+2.5%$20.75 +2.5%-$2.66
2015$17.74+2.0%$20.35 +2.0%-$2.61
2014$17.37+2.1%$19.93 +2.1%-$2.55
2013$17.01+2.1%$19.51 +2.1%-$2.50
2012$16.76+1.5%$19.23 +1.5%-$2.46
2011$16.40+2.2%$18.81 +2.2%-$2.41
2010$16.21+1.2%$18.59 +1.2%-$2.38
2009$15.93+1.7%$18.28 +1.7%-$2.34
2008$15.46+3.0%$17.74 +3.0%-$2.27
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.54 $18.48  $0.06
2016$18.09+2.5%$17.89 +3.3%$0.20
2015$17.74+2.0%$17.51 +2.1%$0.22
2014$17.37+2.1%$17.14 +2.2%$0.23
2013$17.01+2.1%$16.79 +2.1%$0.21
2012$16.76+1.5%$16.51 +1.7%$0.26
2011$16.40+2.2%$16.25 +1.6%$0.15
2010$16.21+1.2%$15.97 +1.7%$0.23
2009$15.93+1.7%$15.76 +1.4%$0.17
2008$15.46+3.0%$15.35 +2.6%$0.11
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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