Respiratory Therapists (29-1126) in Waterbury Labor Market Area



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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		70
Mean wage		$30.96
Entry wage		$27.95
10th percentile wage		$26.03
50th percentile wage		$29.82
90th percentile wage		$39.03

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	$29.82		$35.59		-$5.77
2018	$29.66	+.5%	$35.40	+.5%	-$5.73
2017	$28.89	+2.7%	$34.48	+2.7%	-$5.58
2016	$28.22	+2.4%	$33.68	+2.4%	-$5.46
2015	$27.78	+1.6%	$33.15	+1.6%	-$5.37
2014	$27.25	+2.0%	$32.52	+2.0%	-$5.27
2013	$26.74	+1.9%	$31.91	+1.9%	-$5.17
2012	$26.23	+1.9%	$31.30	+1.9%	-$5.07
2011	$25.72	+2.0%	$30.69	+2.0%	-$4.97
2010	$25.32	+1.6%	$30.21	+1.6%	-$4.89
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.82		$19.62		$10.20
2018	$29.66	+.5%	$19.45	+.9%	$10.22
2017	$28.89	+2.7%	$18.85	+3.1%	$10.03
2016	$28.22	+2.4%	$18.35	+2.8%	$9.87
2015	$27.78	+1.6%	$17.93	+2.3%	$9.85
2014	$27.25	+2.0%	$17.56	+2.1%	$9.69
2013	$26.74	+1.9%	$17.18	+2.2%	$9.56
2012	$26.23	+1.9%	$16.83	+2.1%	$9.39
2011	$25.72	+2.0%	$16.54	+1.7%	$9.17
2010	$25.32	+1.6%	$16.29	+1.6%	$9.03

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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