Respiratory Therapists (29-1126) in New Haven Labor Market Area



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New Haven Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment		310
Mean wage		$34.91
Entry wage		$26.44
10th percentile wage		$25.28
50th percentile wage		$34.76
90th percentile wage		$46.91

Respiratory Therapists (29-1126)

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$34.76		$38.91		-$4.15
2018	$34.58	+.5%	$38.71	+.5%	-$4.12
2017	$33.67	+2.7%	$37.69	+2.7%	-$4.02
2016	$32.90	+2.4%	$36.83	+2.4%	-$3.92
2015	$32.38	+1.6%	$36.25	+1.6%	-$3.86
2014	$31.76	+2.0%	$35.55	+2.0%	-$3.79
2013	$31.17	+1.9%	$34.89	+1.9%	-$3.72
2012	$30.57	+1.9%	$34.22	+1.9%	-$3.64
2011	$29.98	+2.0%	$33.55	+2.0%	-$3.57
2010	$29.51	+1.6%	$33.03	+1.6%	-$3.52
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$34.76		$21.94		$12.82
2018	$34.58	+.5%	$21.75	+.9%	$12.83
2017	$33.67	+2.7%	$21.08	+3.1%	$12.59
2016	$32.90	+2.4%	$20.52	+2.8%	$12.38
2015	$32.38	+1.6%	$20.05	+2.3%	$12.33
2014	$31.76	+2.0%	$19.63	+2.1%	$12.13
2013	$31.17	+1.9%	$19.21	+2.2%	$11.95
2012	$30.57	+1.9%	$18.82	+2.1%	$11.75
2011	$29.98	+2.0%	$18.50	+1.7%	$11.47
2010	$29.51	+1.6%	$18.21	+1.6%	$11.30

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	$35.18	170
New Haven	$34.76	310
Hartford	$33.69	560
Waterbury	$29.82	70

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford	$33.69	560
New Haven	$34.76	310
Bridge/Stam	$35.18	170
Waterbury	$29.82	70


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