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Danbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$25.46
Entry wage$21.87
10th percentile wage$20.48
50th percentile wage$23.52
90th percentile wage$37.03
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services$23.91
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$23.52 $39.84 -$16.32
2018$23.40+.5%$39.63+.5%-$16.23
2017$22.79+2.7%$38.60+2.7%-$15.81
2016$22.26+2.4%$37.71+2.4%-$15.44
2015$21.91+1.6%$37.11+1.6%-$15.20
2014$21.49+2.0%$36.40+2.0%-$14.91
2013$21.09+1.9%$35.72+1.9%-$14.63
2012$20.69+1.9%$35.04+1.9%-$14.35
2011$20.28+2.0%$34.36+2.0%-$14.07
2010$19.97+1.6%$33.82+1.6%-$13.85
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$23.52 $21.33 $2.19
2018$23.40+.5%$21.14+.9%$2.26
2017$22.79+2.7%$20.50+3.1%$2.29
2016$22.26+2.4%$19.95+2.8%$2.31
2015$21.91+1.6%$19.49+2.3%$2.42
2014$21.49+2.0%$19.09+2.1%$2.40
2013$21.09+1.9%$18.68+2.2%$2.41
2012$20.69+1.9%$18.30+2.1%$2.38
2011$20.28+2.0%$17.99+1.7%$2.30
2010$19.97+1.6%$17.70+1.6%$2.26
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $32.6150
Norwich/NewLond$31.98 
Hartford $28.87210
Danbury $23.52 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $28.87210
Bridge/Stam$23.0650
New Haven $32.6150
Danbury $23.52 
Wages in other areas
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