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Torrington LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$17.53
Entry wage$14.43
10th percentile wage$13.52
50th percentile wage$17.24
90th percentile wage$22.51
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services30100.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$17.24
Recreational Therapists (29-1125)
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.24 $32.39 -$15.15
2017$17.10+.8%$32.12+.8%-$15.02
2016$16.70+2.4%$31.38+2.4%-$14.67
2015$16.44+1.6%$30.89+1.6%-$14.44
2014$16.12+2.0%$30.29+2.0%-$14.16
2013$15.82+1.9%$29.73+1.9%-$13.90
2012$15.52+1.9%$29.16+1.9%-$13.63
2011$15.22+2.0%$28.59+2.0%-$13.37
2010$14.98+1.6%$28.15+1.6%-$13.16
2009$14.72+1.8%$27.65+1.8%-$12.93
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.24 $19.72 -$2.48
2017$17.10+.8%$19.51+1.1%-$2.41
2016$16.70+2.4%$18.99+2.8%-$2.28
2015$16.44+1.6%$18.55+2.3%-$2.11
2014$16.12+2.0%$18.17+2.1%-$2.04
2013$15.82+1.9%$17.78+2.2%-$1.95
2012$15.52+1.9%$17.42+2.1%-$1.89
2011$15.22+2.0%$17.12+1.7%-$1.90
2010$14.98+1.6%$16.85+1.6%-$1.87
2009$14.72+1.8%$16.57+1.7%-$1.84
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington$17.2430
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington$17.2430
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