Dental Assistants (31-9091) in Waterbury Labor Market Area



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Waterbury LMA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		210
Mean wage		$21.22
Entry wage		$16.15
10th percentile wage		$14.87
50th percentile wage		$20.82
90th percentile wage		$29.33

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	180	86.2%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	180	$21.97

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	$20.82		$16.35		$4.47
2017	$20.55	+1.3%	$16.14	+1.3%	$4.41
2016	$19.90	+3.3%	$15.62	+3.3%	$4.27
2015	$19.22	+3.5%	$15.10	+3.5%	$4.13
2014	$18.89	+1.7%	$14.84	+1.7%	$4.06
2013	$18.52	+2.0%	$14.54	+2.0%	$3.98
2012	$18.28	+1.3%	$14.36	+1.3%	$3.93
2011	$18.02	+1.5%	$14.15	+1.5%	$3.87
2010	$17.77	+1.4%	$13.95	+1.4%	$3.81
2009	$17.58	+1.1%	$13.81	+1.1%	$3.77
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.82		$19.06		$1.76
2017	$20.55	+1.3%	$18.86	+1.1%	$1.70
2016	$19.90	+3.3%	$18.35	+2.8%	$1.54
2015	$19.22	+3.5%	$17.93	+2.3%	$1.29
2014	$18.89	+1.7%	$17.56	+2.1%	$1.34
2013	$18.52	+2.0%	$17.18	+2.2%	$1.34
2012	$18.28	+1.3%	$16.84	+2.1%	$1.45
2011	$18.02	+1.5%	$16.55	+1.7%	$1.47
2010	$17.77	+1.4%	$16.29	+1.6%	$1.48
2009	$17.58	+1.1%	$16.01	+1.7%	$1.57

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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