Respiratory Therapists (29-1126) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area



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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		80
Mean wage		$36.04
Entry wage		$28.06
10th percentile wage		$26.60
50th percentile wage		$35.21
90th percentile wage		$48.03

Respiratory Therapists (29-1126)

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities incl. the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$35.21		$38.02		-$2.81
2019	$34.09	+3.3%	$36.81	+3.3%	-$2.72
2018	$33.20	+2.7%	$35.85	+2.7%	-$2.64
2017	$32.43	+2.4%	$35.02	+2.4%	-$2.58
2016	$31.92	+1.6%	$34.47	+1.6%	-$2.54
2015	$31.31	+2.0%	$33.81	+2.0%	-$2.49
2014	$30.72	+1.9%	$33.17	+1.9%	-$2.45
2013	$30.14	+1.9%	$32.54	+1.9%	-$2.40
2012	$29.55	+2.0%	$31.91	+2.0%	-$2.35
2011	$29.09	+1.6%	$31.41	+1.6%	-$2.32
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$35.21		$21.00		$14.21
2019	$34.09	+3.3%	$20.15	+4.2%	$13.94
2018	$33.20	+2.7%	$19.53	+3.1%	$13.66
2017	$32.43	+2.4%	$19.01	+2.8%	$13.42
2016	$31.92	+1.6%	$18.58	+2.3%	$13.34
2015	$31.31	+2.0%	$18.19	+2.1%	$13.12
2014	$30.72	+1.9%	$17.80	+2.2%	$12.92
2013	$30.14	+1.9%	$17.44	+2.1%	$12.70
2012	$29.55	+2.0%	$17.14	+1.7%	$12.41
2011	$29.09	+1.6%	$16.87	+1.6%	$12.22

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
Bridgeport-Stamford	$35.99	170
Norwich-New London	$35.21	80
New Haven	$34.42	320
Hartford	$34.04	600

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford	$34.04	600
New Haven	$34.42	320
Bridgeport-Stamford	$35.99	170
Norwich-New London	$35.21	80


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