Dental Assistants (31-9091) in New Haven Labor Market Area



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New Haven Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		710
Mean wage		$22.92
Entry wage		$18.56
10th percentile wage		$16.98
50th percentile wage		$22.54
90th percentile wage		$30.15

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	710	99.2%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	710	$22.50

Dental Assistants (31-9091)

Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.54		$17.64		$4.90
2018	$22.23	+1.4%	$17.40	+1.4%	$4.83
2017	$21.40	+3.9%	$16.75	+3.9%	$4.65
2016	$20.71	+3.3%	$16.21	+3.3%	$4.50
2015	$20.01	+3.5%	$15.66	+3.5%	$4.35
2014	$19.67	+1.7%	$15.40	+1.7%	$4.28
2013	$19.28	+2.0%	$15.09	+2.0%	$4.19
2012	$19.04	+1.3%	$14.90	+1.3%	$4.14
2011	$18.76	+1.5%	$14.68	+1.5%	$4.08
2010	$18.50	+1.4%	$14.48	+1.4%	$4.02
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.54		$21.94		$0.60
2018	$22.23	+1.4%	$21.75	+.9%	$0.48
2017	$21.40	+3.9%	$21.08	+3.1%	$0.31
2016	$20.71	+3.3%	$20.52	+2.8%	$0.20
2015	$20.01	+3.5%	$20.05	+2.3%	-$0.03
2014	$19.67	+1.7%	$19.63	+2.1%	$0.04
2013	$19.28	+2.0%	$19.21	+2.2%	$0.07
2012	$19.04	+1.3%	$18.82	+2.1%	$0.21
2011	$18.76	+1.5%	$18.50	+1.7%	$0.26
2010	$18.50	+1.4%	$18.21	+1.6%	$0.29

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

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