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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment90
Mean wage$52.97
Entry wage$40.48
10th percentile wage$36.67
50th percentile wage$54.54
90th percentile wage$66.21
Chemists (19-2031)
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Exclude "Geoscientists, Ex. Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042) and "Biochemists and Biophysicists" (19-1021).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$54.54 $34.76 $19.78
2018$54.26+.5%$34.58+.5%$19.68
2017$52.84+2.7%$33.67+2.7%$19.16
2016$51.62+2.4%$32.90+2.4%$18.72
2015$50.81+1.6%$32.38+1.6%$18.43
2014$49.83+2.0%$31.76+2.0%$18.07
2013$48.90+1.9%$31.17+1.9%$17.73
2012$47.97+1.9%$30.57+1.9%$17.40
2011$47.03+2.0%$29.98+2.0%$17.06
2010$46.30+1.6%$29.51+1.6%$16.79
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$54.54 $21.44 $33.10
2018$54.26+.5%$21.25+.9%$33.01
2017$52.84+2.7%$20.60+3.1%$32.23
2016$51.62+2.4%$20.05+2.8%$31.57
2015$50.81+1.6%$19.59+2.3%$31.21
2014$49.83+2.0%$19.18+2.1%$30.65
2013$48.90+1.9%$18.77+2.2%$30.13
2012$47.97+1.9%$18.40+2.1%$29.57
2011$47.03+2.0%$18.08+1.7%$28.95
2010$46.30+1.6%$17.80+1.6%$28.51
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
Norwich/NewLond$54.5490
Waterbury $48.88150
Bridge/Stam$41.96220
Danbury $41.8290
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $40.30470
New Haven $37.45330
Bridge/Stam$41.96220
Waterbury $48.88150
Wages in other areas
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