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New Haven Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$32.82
Entry wage$24.53
10th percentile wage$22.42
50th percentile wage$32.61
90th percentile wage$43.93
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services3065.9%
Public Administration2034.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration20$39.55
Education and Health Services30$28.49
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$32.61 $38.91 -$6.30
2018$32.44+.5%$38.71+.5%-$6.26
2017$31.59+2.7%$37.69+2.7%-$6.10
2016$30.86+2.4%$36.83+2.4%-$5.96
2015$30.38+1.6%$36.25+1.6%-$5.86
2014$29.80+2.0%$35.55+2.0%-$5.75
2013$29.24+1.9%$34.89+1.9%-$5.64
2012$28.68+1.9%$34.22+1.9%-$5.54
2011$28.12+2.0%$33.55+2.0%-$5.43
2010$27.68+1.6%$33.03+1.6%-$5.34
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$32.61 $21.94 $10.67
2018$32.44+.5%$21.75+.9%$10.69
2017$31.59+2.7%$21.08+3.1%$10.51
2016$30.86+2.4%$20.52+2.8%$10.34
2015$30.38+1.6%$20.05+2.3%$10.33
2014$29.80+2.0%$19.63+2.1%$10.16
2013$29.24+1.9%$19.21+2.2%$10.03
2012$28.68+1.9%$18.82+2.1%$9.86
2011$28.12+2.0%$18.50+1.7%$9.62
2010$27.68+1.6%$18.21+1.6%$9.47
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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