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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment3,950
Mean wage$25.05
Entry wage$19.70
10th percentile wage$17.71
50th percentile wage$25.20
90th percentile wage$31.91
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,35059.6%
Construction49012.5%
Manufacturing3909.9%
Professional and Business Services3909.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction490$28.00
Public Administration60$26.94
Manufacturing390$26.81
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,350$24.98
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$25.20 $17.34 $7.86
2018$24.70+2.0%$16.99+2.0%$7.70
2017$23.82+3.7%$16.39+3.7%$7.43
2016$23.01+3.5%$15.83+3.5%$7.18
2015$22.24+3.5%$15.30+3.5%$6.94
2014$21.72+2.4%$14.94+2.4%$6.77
2013$21.23+2.3%$14.61+2.3%$6.62
2012$20.89+1.6%$14.37+1.6%$6.52
2011$20.40+2.4%$14.04+2.4%$6.36
2010$20.15+1.2%$13.87+1.2%$6.29
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.20 $24.00 $1.20
2018$24.70+2.0%$23.79+.9%$0.91
2017$23.82+3.7%$23.06+3.1%$0.75
2016$23.01+3.5%$22.45+2.8%$0.56
2015$22.24+3.5%$21.93+2.3%$0.30
2014$21.72+2.4%$21.47+2.1%$0.24
2013$21.23+2.3%$21.02+2.2%$0.22
2012$20.89+1.6%$20.59+2.1%$0.30
2011$20.40+2.4%$20.24+1.7%$0.17
2010$20.15+1.2%$19.92+1.6%$0.23
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$25.271,880
Hartford $25.203,950
New Haven $23.982,780
Waterbury $23.17580
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $25.203,950
New Haven $23.982,780
Bridge/Stam$25.271,880
Norwich/NewLond$21.81850
Wages in other areas
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