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Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment11,930
Mean wage$18.53
Entry wage$13.87
10th percentile wage$13.64
50th percentile wage$15.25
90th percentile wage$25.15
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers2,15018.0%
General Merchandise Retailers2,03017.0%
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers1,78014.9%
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers1,76014.7%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities$48.93
Educational Services50$26.66
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers1,050$23.17
Repair and Maintenance10$22.88
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes Cashiers (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $15.25 $17.62 -$2.37
2022$14.74+3.4%$17.03+3.4%-$2.29
2021$13.77+7.1%$15.90+7.1%-$2.13
2020$13.09+5.2%$15.12+5.2%-$2.03
2019$12.51+4.7%$14.45+4.7%-$1.94
2018$12.10+3.3%$13.98+3.3%-$1.88
2017$11.66+3.8%$13.47+3.8%-$1.81
2016$11.63+.2%$13.44+.2%-$1.80
2015$11.25+3.4%$13.00+3.4%-$1.74
2014$11.00+2.2%$12.71+2.2%-$1.70
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $15.25 $26.35 -$11.10
2022$14.74+3.4%$25.47+3.4%-$10.73
2021$13.77+7.1%$24.10+5.7%-$10.33
2020$13.09+5.2%$23.28+3.5%-$10.18
2019$12.51+4.7%$22.62+2.9%-$10.11
2018$12.10+3.3%$21.96+3.0%-$9.85
2017$11.66+3.8%$21.33+2.9%-$9.66
2016$11.63+.2%$20.83+2.4%-$9.19
2015$11.25+3.4%$20.30+2.6%-$9.05
2014$11.00+2.2%$19.87+2.2%-$8.87
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $16.16  10,860  
Danbury $15.32  2,830  
Waterbury $15.27  1,530  
Hartford $15.25  11,930  
Norwich-New London $15.16  3,640  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $15.25  11,930  
Bridgeport-Stamford $16.16  10,860  
New Haven $15.11  6,220  
Norwich-New London $15.16  3,640  
Danbury $15.32  2,830  
Wages in other areas
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