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Waterbury LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$18.41
Entry wage$13.55
10th percentile wage$9.76
50th percentile wage$17.68
90th percentile wage$27.63
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$17.68 $21.27  -$3.59
2016$17.25+2.5%$20.75 +2.5%-$3.50
2015$16.92+2.0%$20.35 +2.0%-$3.43
2014$16.57+2.1%$19.93 +2.1%-$3.36
2013$16.22+2.1%$19.51 +2.1%-$3.29
2012$15.98+1.5%$19.23 +1.5%-$3.24
2011$15.64+2.2%$18.81 +2.2%-$3.17
2010$15.46+1.2%$18.59 +1.2%-$3.13
2009$15.19+1.7%$18.28 +1.7%-$3.08
2008$14.75+3.0%$17.74 +3.0%-$2.99
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.68 $18.48  -$0.80
2016$17.25+2.5%$17.89 +3.3%-$0.64
2015$16.92+2.0%$17.51 +2.1%-$0.59
2014$16.57+2.1%$17.14 +2.2%-$0.57
2013$16.22+2.1%$16.79 +2.1%-$0.57
2012$15.98+1.5%$16.51 +1.7%-$0.52
2011$15.64+2.2%$16.25 +1.6%-$0.61
2010$15.46+1.2%$15.97 +1.7%-$0.51
2009$15.19+1.7%$15.76 +1.4%-$0.56
2008$14.75+3.0%$15.35 +2.6%-$0.60
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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