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Torrington Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment850
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
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities85099.9%
Education and Health Services404.8%
Leisure and Hospitality404.4%
Manufacturing202.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities850$15.50
Leisure and Hospitality40$12.93
Manufacturing20$12.49
Education and Health Services40$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
YearThis
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
YearThis
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $15.04850
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $15.04850
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