Dental Assistants (31-9091) in Torrington Labor Market Area



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Torrington Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		60
Mean wage		$23.77
Entry wage		$20.91
10th percentile wage		$19.77
50th percentile wage		$23.35
90th percentile wage		$29.98

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	60	99.9%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	60	$23.35

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	$23.35		$16.65		$6.70
2018	$23.03	+1.4%	$16.42	+1.4%	$6.61
2017	$22.17	+3.9%	$15.81	+3.9%	$6.36
2016	$21.46	+3.3%	$15.30	+3.3%	$6.16
2015	$20.73	+3.5%	$14.78	+3.5%	$5.95
2014	$20.38	+1.7%	$14.53	+1.7%	$5.85
2013	$19.97	+2.0%	$14.24	+2.0%	$5.73
2012	$19.72	+1.3%	$14.06	+1.3%	$5.66
2011	$19.43	+1.5%	$13.86	+1.5%	$5.58
2010	$19.16	+1.4%	$13.66	+1.4%	$5.50
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.35		$20.04		$3.31
2018	$23.03	+1.4%	$19.86	+.9%	$3.17
2017	$22.17	+3.9%	$19.26	+3.1%	$2.91
2016	$21.46	+3.3%	$18.74	+2.8%	$2.72
2015	$20.73	+3.5%	$18.31	+2.3%	$2.42
2014	$20.38	+1.7%	$17.93	+2.1%	$2.45
2013	$19.97	+2.0%	$17.55	+2.2%	$2.43
2012	$19.72	+1.3%	$17.19	+2.1%	$2.53
2011	$19.43	+1.5%	$16.90	+1.7%	$2.53
2010	$19.16	+1.4%	$16.63	+1.6%	$2.53

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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