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Norwich-New London Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$24.21
Entry wage$17.52
10th percentile wage$14.23
50th percentile wage$23.66
90th percentile wage$34.85
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services240%
Public Administration10%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration10$34.85
Professional and Business Services240$23.27
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$23.66 $27.95 -$4.29
2018$23.54+.5%$27.80+.5%-$4.26
2017$22.92+2.7%$27.08+2.7%-$4.15
2016$22.39+2.4%$26.45+2.4%-$4.06
2015$22.04+1.6%$26.04+1.6%-$3.99
2014$21.62+2.0%$25.54+2.0%-$3.91
2013$21.21+1.9%$25.06+1.9%-$3.84
2012$20.81+1.9%$24.58+1.9%-$3.77
2011$20.40+2.0%$24.10+2.0%-$3.69
2010$20.09+1.6%$23.73+1.6%-$3.64
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$23.66 $21.44 $2.22
2018$23.54+.5%$21.25+.9%$2.29
2017$22.92+2.7%$20.60+3.1%$2.32
2016$22.39+2.4%$20.05+2.8%$2.34
2015$22.04+1.6%$19.59+2.3%$2.45
2014$21.62+2.0%$19.18+2.1%$2.43
2013$21.21+1.9%$18.77+2.2%$2.44
2012$20.81+1.9%$18.40+2.1%$2.41
2011$20.40+2.0%$18.08+1.7%$2.32
2010$20.09+1.6%$17.80+1.6%$2.29
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $30.772,130
Bridge/Stam$30.141,240
Waterbury $28.59120
New Haven $27.27790
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $30.772,130
Bridge/Stam$30.141,240
New Haven $27.27790
Waterbury $28.59120
Wages in other areas
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