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Torrington LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$20.98
Entry wage$15.05
10th percentile wage$13.61
50th percentile wage$18.99
90th percentile wage$29.60
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities18.06
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$18.99 $22.36  -$3.37
2016$18.53+2.5%$21.82 +2.5%-$3.28
2015$18.17+2.0%$21.39 +2.0%-$3.22
2014$17.80+2.1%$20.95 +2.1%-$3.15
2013$17.42+2.1%$20.51 +2.1%-$3.09
2012$17.17+1.5%$20.22 +1.5%-$3.04
2011$16.80+2.2%$19.78 +2.2%-$2.98
2010$16.60+1.2%$19.55 +1.2%-$2.94
2009$16.32+1.7%$19.21 +1.7%-$2.89
2008$15.84+3.0%$18.65 +3.0%-$2.81
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.99 $18.89  $0.10
2016$18.53+2.5%$18.29 +3.3%$0.24
2015$18.17+2.0%$17.90 +2.1%$0.27
2014$17.80+2.1%$17.52 +2.2%$0.27
2013$17.42+2.1%$17.17 +2.1%$0.26
2012$17.17+1.5%$16.87 +1.7%$0.30
2011$16.80+2.2%$16.61 +1.6%$0.19
2010$16.60+1.2%$16.33 +1.7%$0.27
2009$16.32+1.7%$16.11 +1.4%$0.21
2008$15.84+3.0%$15.70 +2.6%$0.14
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$18.9930
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington$18.9930
Wages in other areas
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