Dental Assistants (31-9091) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area



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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		270
Mean wage		$22.24
Entry wage		$17.96
10th percentile wage		$17.21
50th percentile wage		$22.55
90th percentile wage		$28.48

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	240	90.2%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	240	$22.41

Dental Assistants (31-9091)

Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.55		$16.79		$5.76
2017	$22.26	+1.3%	$16.58	+1.3%	$5.69
2016	$21.55	+3.3%	$16.05	+3.3%	$5.50
2015	$20.82	+3.5%	$15.50	+3.5%	$5.32
2014	$20.46	+1.7%	$15.24	+1.7%	$5.23
2013	$20.06	+2.0%	$14.93	+2.0%	$5.12
2012	$19.80	+1.3%	$14.74	+1.3%	$5.06
2011	$19.52	+1.5%	$14.53	+1.5%	$4.98
2010	$19.24	+1.4%	$14.33	+1.4%	$4.92
2009	$19.04	+1.1%	$14.18	+1.1%	$4.86
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.55		$19.74		$2.81
2017	$22.26	+1.3%	$19.53	+1.1%	$2.73
2016	$21.55	+3.3%	$19.01	+2.8%	$2.54
2015	$20.82	+3.5%	$18.57	+2.3%	$2.25
2014	$20.46	+1.7%	$18.18	+2.1%	$2.28
2013	$20.06	+2.0%	$17.80	+2.2%	$2.26
2012	$19.80	+1.3%	$17.44	+2.1%	$2.37
2011	$19.52	+1.5%	$17.14	+1.7%	$2.38
2010	$19.24	+1.4%	$16.87	+1.6%	$2.38
2009	$19.04	+1.1%	$16.58	+1.7%	$2.46

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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