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



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Torrington Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		850
Mean wage		$17.56
Entry wage		$11.70
10th percentile wage		$11.26
50th percentile wage		$15.04
90th percentile wage		$27.25

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	850	99.9%
Education and Health Services	40	4.8%
Leisure and Hospitality	40	4.4%
Manufacturing	20	2.4%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	850	$15.50
Leisure and Hospitality	40	$12.93
Manufacturing	20	$12.49
Education and Health Services	40	$12.01

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	$15.04		$14.22		$0.82
2018	$14.88	+1.1%	$14.07	+1.1%	$0.81
2017	$14.25	+4.4%	$13.47	+4.4%	$0.78
2016	$13.83	+3.0%	$13.08	+3.0%	$0.75
2015	$13.66	+1.2%	$12.91	+1.2%	$0.74
2014	$13.51	+1.1%	$12.78	+1.1%	$0.74
2013	$13.13	+2.9%	$12.41	+2.9%	$0.72
2012	$12.81	+2.5%	$12.11	+2.5%	$0.70
2011	$12.55	+2.1%	$11.87	+2.1%	$0.68
2010	$12.30	+2.0%	$11.63	+2.0%	$0.67
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.04		$20.04		-$5.00
2018	$14.88	+1.1%	$19.86	+.9%	-$4.98
2017	$14.25	+4.4%	$19.26	+3.1%	-$5.01
2016	$13.83	+3.0%	$18.74	+2.8%	-$4.91
2015	$13.66	+1.2%	$18.31	+2.3%	-$4.65
2014	$13.51	+1.1%	$17.93	+2.1%	-$4.41
2013	$13.13	+2.9%	$17.55	+2.2%	-$4.42
2012	$12.81	+2.5%	$17.19	+2.1%	-$4.38
2011	$12.55	+2.1%	$16.90	+1.7%	-$4.34
2010	$12.30	+2.0%	$16.63	+1.6%	-$4.33

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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