Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in New Haven Labor Market Area



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New Haven LMA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		6,980
Mean wage		$14.86
Entry wage		$11.07
10th percentile wage		$10.44
50th percentile wage		$12.13
90th percentile wage		$22.93

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	6,760	96.9%
Education and Health Services	60	0.9%
Manufacturing	60	0.8%
Professional and Business Services	50	0.7%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	60	$20.37
Other Services		$17.64
Professional and Business Services	50	$14.37
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	6,760	$12.12

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.13		$14.77		-$2.64
2017	$11.91	+1.8%	$14.51	+1.8%	-$2.59
2016	$11.56	+3.0%	$14.08	+3.0%	-$2.51
2015	$11.42	+1.2%	$13.91	+1.2%	-$2.48
2014	$11.30	+1.1%	$13.76	+1.1%	-$2.45
2013	$10.98	+2.9%	$13.36	+2.9%	-$2.38
2012	$10.71	+2.5%	$13.04	+2.5%	-$2.33
2011	$10.49	+2.1%	$12.78	+2.1%	-$2.28
2010	$10.28	+2.0%	$12.52	+2.0%	-$2.23
2009	$10.05	+2.4%	$12.24	+2.4%	-$2.18
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.13		$21.41		-$9.28
2017	$11.91	+1.8%	$21.18	+1.1%	-$9.27
2016	$11.56	+3.0%	$20.62	+2.8%	-$9.05
2015	$11.42	+1.2%	$20.14	+2.3%	-$8.72
2014	$11.30	+1.1%	$19.72	+2.1%	-$8.42
2013	$10.98	+2.9%	$19.30	+2.2%	-$8.32
2012	$10.71	+2.5%	$18.91	+2.1%	-$8.20
2011	$10.49	+2.1%	$18.59	+1.7%	-$8.09
2010	$10.28	+2.0%	$18.30	+1.6%	-$8.01
2009	$10.05	+2.4%	$17.99	+1.7%	-$7.93

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 2018

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