Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Waterbury Labor Market Area



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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,020
Mean wage		$17.59
Entry wage		$11.42
10th percentile wage		$10.87
50th percentile wage		$12.45
90th percentile wage		$29.23

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,830	90.8%
Education and Health Services	20	1.1%
Leisure and Hospitality	20	1.0%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	20	$18.20
Leisure and Hospitality	20	$17.47
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,830	$12.32

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.45		$13.43		-$0.98
2018	$12.32	+1.1%	$13.29	+1.1%	-$0.96
2017	$11.79	+4.4%	$12.72	+4.4%	-$0.92
2016	$11.45	+3.0%	$12.35	+3.0%	-$0.90
2015	$11.31	+1.2%	$12.20	+1.2%	-$0.89
2014	$11.19	+1.1%	$12.07	+1.1%	-$0.88
2013	$10.87	+2.9%	$11.72	+2.9%	-$0.85
2012	$10.60	+2.5%	$11.44	+2.5%	-$0.83
2011	$10.39	+2.1%	$11.21	+2.1%	-$0.81
2010	$10.18	+2.0%	$10.98	+2.0%	-$0.80
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.45		$19.62		-$7.17
2018	$12.32	+1.1%	$19.45	+.9%	-$7.12
2017	$11.79	+4.4%	$18.85	+3.1%	-$7.06
2016	$11.45	+3.0%	$18.35	+2.8%	-$6.90
2015	$11.31	+1.2%	$17.93	+2.3%	-$6.62
2014	$11.19	+1.1%	$17.56	+2.1%	-$6.37
2013	$10.87	+2.9%	$17.18	+2.2%	-$6.31
2012	$10.60	+2.5%	$16.83	+2.1%	-$6.22
2011	$10.39	+2.1%	$16.54	+1.7%	-$6.15
2010	$10.18	+2.0%	$16.29	+1.6%	-$6.10

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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