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



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Torrington LMA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		40
Mean wage		$23.27
Entry wage		$20.33
10th percentile wage		$18.43
50th percentile wage		$23.43
90th percentile wage		$28.80

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	70	165.1%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	70	$20.39

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	$23.43		$16.09		$7.34
2017	$23.13	+1.3%	$15.88	+1.3%	$7.25
2016	$22.39	+3.3%	$15.38	+3.3%	$7.01
2015	$21.63	+3.5%	$14.86	+3.5%	$6.78
2014	$21.26	+1.7%	$14.60	+1.7%	$6.66
2013	$20.84	+2.0%	$14.31	+2.0%	$6.53
2012	$20.58	+1.3%	$14.13	+1.3%	$6.45
2011	$20.28	+1.5%	$13.92	+1.5%	$6.35
2010	$19.99	+1.4%	$13.73	+1.4%	$6.26
2009	$19.78	+1.1%	$13.59	+1.1%	$6.20
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.43		$19.72		$3.71
2017	$23.13	+1.3%	$19.51	+1.1%	$3.62
2016	$22.39	+3.3%	$18.99	+2.8%	$3.40
2015	$21.63	+3.5%	$18.55	+2.3%	$3.08
2014	$21.26	+1.7%	$18.17	+2.1%	$3.10
2013	$20.84	+2.0%	$17.78	+2.2%	$3.06
2012	$20.58	+1.3%	$17.42	+2.1%	$3.16
2011	$20.28	+1.5%	$17.12	+1.7%	$3.16
2010	$19.99	+1.4%	$16.85	+1.6%	$3.14
2009	$19.78	+1.1%	$16.57	+1.7%	$3.22

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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