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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment380
Mean wage$35.97
Entry wage$25.88
10th percentile wage$25.02
50th percentile wage$35.26
90th percentile wage$49.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration13035.1%
Professional and Business Services11029.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration130$36.04
Professional and Business Services110$30.43
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$35.26 $28.03 $7.23
2018$34.81+1.3%$27.68+1.3%$7.14
2017$34.16+1.9%$27.16+1.9%$7.00
2016$33.24+2.8%$26.43+2.8%$6.82
2015$32.25+3.1%$25.64+3.1%$6.61
2014$31.72+1.7%$25.22+1.7%$6.50
2013$31.04+2.2%$24.68+2.2%$6.37
2012$30.57+1.5%$24.30+1.5%$6.27
2011$30.31+.9%$24.09+.9%$6.21
2010$29.86+1.5%$23.74+1.5%$6.12
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$35.26 $24.00 $11.26
2018$34.81+1.3%$23.79+.9%$11.03
2017$34.16+1.9%$23.06+3.1%$11.10
2016$33.24+2.8%$22.45+2.8%$10.80
2015$32.25+3.1%$21.93+2.3%$10.31
2014$31.72+1.7%$21.47+2.1%$10.25
2013$31.04+2.2%$21.02+2.2%$10.03
2012$30.57+1.5%$20.59+2.1%$9.98
2011$30.31+.9%$20.24+1.7%$10.07
2010$29.86+1.5%$19.92+1.6%$9.94
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 $36.31230
Hartford $35.26380
Bridge/Stam$34.09220
Waterbury $32.5930
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $35.26380
Norwich/NewLond$28.23300
New Haven $36.31230
Bridge/Stam$34.09220
Wages in other areas
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