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Torrington LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$14.87
Entry wage$11.24
10th percentile wage$10.58
50th percentile wage$16.25
90th percentile wage$19.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality16.82
Cooks, Short Order (35-2015)
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.25 $10.96  $5.29
2016$15.52+4.7%$10.47 +4.7%$5.05
2015$15.25+1.7%$10.29 +1.7%$4.97
2014$14.95+2.0%$10.08 +2.0%$4.87
2013$14.76+1.3%$9.95 +1.3%$4.80
2012$14.54+1.5%$9.81 +1.5%$4.73
2011$14.34+1.4%$9.67 +1.4%$4.67
2010$14.19+1.1%$9.57 +1.1%$4.62
2009$13.91+2.0%$9.38 +2.0%$4.53
2008$13.53+2.8%$9.13 +2.8%$4.41
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.25 $18.89  -$2.64
2016$15.52+4.7%$18.29 +3.3%-$2.76
2015$15.25+1.7%$17.90 +2.1%-$2.65
2014$14.95+2.0%$17.52 +2.2%-$2.57
2013$14.76+1.3%$17.17 +2.1%-$2.40
2012$14.54+1.5%$16.87 +1.7%-$2.32
2011$14.34+1.4%$16.61 +1.6%-$2.26
2010$14.19+1.1%$16.33 +1.7%-$2.13
2009$13.91+2.0%$16.11 +1.4%-$2.19
2008$13.53+2.8%$15.70 +2.6%-$2.16
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
Torrington$16.25 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington$16.25 
Wages in other areas
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