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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,270
Mean wage$12.89
Entry wage$11.34
10th percentile wage$10.82
50th percentile wage$12.11
90th percentile wage$17.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,26099.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,260$12.11
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.11 $12.29 -$0.18
2018$11.94+1.4%$12.12+1.4%-$0.17
2017$11.50+3.9%$11.67+3.9%-$0.17
2016$11.13+3.3%$11.29+3.3%-$0.16
2015$10.75+3.5%$10.91+3.5%-$0.15
2014$10.57+1.7%$10.73+1.7%-$0.15
2013$10.36+2.0%$10.51+2.0%-$0.15
2012$10.23+1.3%$10.38+1.3%-$0.15
2011$10.08+1.5%$10.23+1.5%-$0.14
2010$9.94+1.4%$10.09+1.4%-$0.14
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.11 $24.00 -$11.89
2018$11.94+1.4%$23.79+.9%-$11.84
2017$11.50+3.9%$23.06+3.1%-$11.56
2016$11.13+3.3%$22.45+2.8%-$11.31
2015$10.75+3.5%$21.93+2.3%-$11.18
2014$10.57+1.7%$21.47+2.1%-$10.90
2013$10.36+2.0%$21.02+2.2%-$10.65
2012$10.23+1.3%$20.59+2.1%-$10.36
2011$10.08+1.5%$20.24+1.7%-$10.15
2010$9.94+1.4%$19.92+1.6%-$9.98
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
Bridge/Stam$12.36930
Danbury $12.31 
Hartford $12.111,270
Waterbury $12.02180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $12.111,270
Bridge/Stam$12.36930
New Haven $11.89580
Norwich/NewLond$11.71310
Wages in other areas
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