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Hartford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment4,820
Mean wage$18.52
Entry wage$12.99
10th percentile wage$12.03
50th percentile wage$17.09
90th percentile wage$28.77
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities3,95082.1%
Manufacturing3006.3%
Professional and Business Services1703.6%
Education and Health Services501.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration4027.95
Education and Health Services5018.33
Manufacturing30017.97
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities3,95017.16
Light Truck Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes Couriers and Messengers (43-5021) and Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.09 $17.25  -$0.16
2019$16.10+6.2%$16.25 +6.2%-$0.15
2018$15.52+3.7%$15.67 +3.7%-$0.14
2017$14.99+3.5%$15.14 +3.5%-$0.14
2016$14.49+3.5%$14.63 +3.5%-$0.13
2015$14.15+2.4%$14.28 +2.4%-$0.13
2014$13.84+2.3%$13.97 +2.3%-$0.12
2013$13.61+1.6%$13.74 +1.6%-$0.12
2012$13.30+2.4%$13.42 +2.4%-$0.12
2011$13.13+1.2%$13.26 +1.2%-$0.12
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.09 $24.96  -$7.87
2019$16.10+6.2%$23.95 +4.2%-$7.85
2018$15.52+3.7%$23.22 +3.1%-$7.69
2017$14.99+3.5%$22.60 +2.8%-$7.60
2016$14.49+3.5%$22.08 +2.3%-$7.58
2015$14.15+2.4%$21.62 +2.1%-$7.46
2014$13.84+2.3%$21.16 +2.2%-$7.31
2013$13.61+1.6%$20.73 +2.1%-$7.11
2012$13.30+2.4%$20.37 +1.7%-$7.07
2011$13.13+1.2%$20.05 +1.6%-$6.91
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Waterbury $18.60480
Danbury $17.90560
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.722,710
New Haven $17.222,160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $17.094,820
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.722,710
New Haven $17.222,160
Norwich-New London $14.95750
Wages in other areas
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