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Torrington LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage$28.01
Entry wage$23.07
10th percentile wage$21.21
50th percentile wage$27.95
90th percentile wage$36.83
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction2030.6%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction2027.39
Trade, Transportation and Utilities26.87
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.95 $22.36  $5.59
2016$27.27+2.5%$21.82 +2.5%$5.45
2015$26.74+2.0%$21.39 +2.0%$5.35
2014$26.19+2.1%$20.95 +2.1%$5.24
2013$25.64+2.1%$20.51 +2.1%$5.13
2012$25.27+1.5%$20.22 +1.5%$5.05
2011$24.72+2.2%$19.78 +2.2%$4.94
2010$24.43+1.2%$19.55 +1.2%$4.89
2009$24.02+1.7%$19.21 +1.7%$4.80
2008$23.31+3.0%$18.65 +3.0%$4.66
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.95 $18.89  $9.06
2016$27.27+2.5%$18.29 +3.3%$8.98
2015$26.74+2.0%$17.90 +2.1%$8.84
2014$26.19+2.1%$17.52 +2.2%$8.67
2013$25.64+2.1%$17.17 +2.1%$8.48
2012$25.27+1.5%$16.87 +1.7%$8.40
2011$24.72+2.2%$16.61 +1.6%$8.11
2010$24.43+1.2%$16.33 +1.7%$8.11
2009$24.02+1.7%$16.11 +1.4%$7.91
2008$23.31+3.0%$15.70 +2.6%$7.62
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$27.9570
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington$27.9570
Wages in other areas
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