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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment240
Mean wage$35.22
Entry wage$25.64
10th percentile wage$23.71
50th percentile wage$32.66
90th percentile wage$52.55
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing16067.8%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing160$33.11
Professional and Business Services$30.98
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.66 $41.33 -$8.67
2018$32.49+.5%$41.11+.5%-$8.62
2017$31.64+2.7%$40.04+2.7%-$8.39
2016$30.91+2.4%$39.12+2.4%-$8.20
2015$30.42+1.6%$38.50+1.6%-$8.07
2014$29.84+2.0%$37.76+2.0%-$7.92
2013$29.28+1.9%$37.06+1.9%-$7.77
2012$28.72+1.9%$36.35+1.9%-$7.62
2011$28.16+2.0%$35.64+2.0%-$7.47
2010$27.73+1.6%$35.09+1.6%-$7.36
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.66 $24.00 $8.66
2018$32.49+.5%$23.79+.9%$8.70
2017$31.64+2.7%$23.06+3.1%$8.58
2016$30.91+2.4%$22.45+2.8%$8.46
2015$30.42+1.6%$21.93+2.3%$8.49
2014$29.84+2.0%$21.47+2.1%$8.37
2013$29.28+1.9%$21.02+2.2%$8.27
2012$28.72+1.9%$20.59+2.1%$8.13
2011$28.16+2.0%$20.24+1.7%$7.93
2010$27.73+1.6%$19.92+1.6%$7.81
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 $32.8770
Hartford $32.66240
Bridge/Stam$31.2260
Danbury $29.6320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $32.66240
New Haven $32.8770
Bridge/Stam$31.2260
Danbury $29.6320
Wages in other areas
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