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Hartford is home to the headquarters of major insurance companies and is known as the "Insurance capital of the world." However, some of the insurance companies have moved out or moved a portion of their operations to cities located in the Hartford region and other locations. Finance is also a major component of the economy. The government is a significant economic factor due to the state capital building, the legislature and the supreme court being situated in Hartford.
Hartford is home to facilities of many high-tech manufacturing companies, including numerous Fortune 500 corporations and multi-national organizations. Numerous goods are manufactured in Hartford including computers, precision instruments, biomedical devices and electrical equipment. Hartford is also a prominent telecommunications and data processing center. In addition, Aerospace and information technology are notable elements of the economy.
The list shown below includes the major employment sectors in Hartford:
The Metro Hartford Alliance's goal is to bring a diversity of talent to Hartford, especially talented young professionals and college graduates. Another organization, the Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs assist young professionals to become engaged in community life and provide professional and social opportunities. They also offer career development programs. The objective of the organization is to position the Hartford region as a quality area for entrepreneurs and young professionals to reside.
The Senior Human Resource Task Force is comprised of representatives of numerous regional corporations. The primary goal of the task force is to recruit, attract and retain professionals. Also, the Corporate Intern Committee meets each year to discuss issues related to summer intern programs. In addition, the Internhere.com website connects local college students with internship opportunities located in the Hartford region.
Shown below is a list of the largest employers in the Hartford region:
Notable information about Hartford: The Hartford metropolitan area has been highly ranked regarding per capita for economic activity and labor productivity. In 2008 the cost of living index was near the nation's average. Regarding the population over the age of 25, about 12% have a bachelor's degree or better. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $27,000.
Business organizations providing assistance to Hartford companies include:
The Hartford Business Journal Online offers up-to-date information regarding the business activities in Hartford.
| Rank | Title | Local Jobs | Local Mean Salary | Typical Local Salary | National Growth % 2006-2016 | National % With College Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered nurses | 12,850 | 71,970 | $52,990 - 91,150 | 24% | 56% |
| 2 | Elementary school teachers, except special education | 6,170 | 65,620 | $42,430 - 86,950 | 14% | 95% |
| 3 | Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products | 6,160 | 71,270 | $32,150 - 118,400 | 8% | 51% |
| 4 | Accountants and auditors | 6,140 | 67,870 | $41,670 - 100,330 | 18% | 79% |
| 5 | Financial managers | 5,440 | 107,270 | $54,870 - | 13% | 60% |
| 6 | Computer systems analysts | 5,130 | 83,540 | $59,660 - 111,190 | 29% | 68% |
| 7 | Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education | 4,320 | 66,850 | $42,000 - 92,800 | 6% | 96% |
| 8 | Computer software engineers, applications | 4,120 | 83,440 | $58,210 - 112,250 | 45% | 85% |
| 9 | Management analysts | 3,960 | 75,200 | $45,690 - 107,400 | 22% | 78% |
| 10 | Lawyers | 3,570 | 127,220 | $67,960 - | 11% | 99% |
| 11 | Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education | 3,290 | 66,410 | $42,350 - 90,290 | 11% | 95% |
| 12 | Industrial engineers | 2,640 | 80,240 | $56,750 - 108,850 | 20% | 74% |
| 13 | Computer and information systems managers | 2,630 | 113,930 | $72,450 - 165,340 | 16% | 73% |
| 14 | Sales managers | 2,620 | 105,970 | $51,480 - | 10% | 69% |
| 15 | Social and human service assistants | 2,470 | 41,060 | $21,280 - 59,550 | 34% | 58% |
| 16 | Insurance underwriters | 2,370 | 73,590 | $41,450 - 118,320 | 6% | 53% |
| 17 | Child, family, and school social workers | 2,110 | 60,230 | $39,780 - 80,140 | 19% | 77% |
| 18 | Computer programmers | 2,040 | 78,020 | $49,780 - 113,700 | 0% | 73% |
| 19 | Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products | 1,980 | 79,540 | $44,650 - 129,110 | 12% | 51% |
| 20 | Financial analysts | 1,850 | 71,620 | $45,710 - 103,800 | 34% | 87% |
| 21 | Medical and health services managers | 1,790 | 100,030 | $65,440 - 153,850 | 16% | 57% |
| 22 | Network systems and data communications analysts | 1,720 | 73,210 | $47,110 - 103,600 | 53% | 57% |
| 23 | Chief executives | 1,710 | 175,220 | $92,550 - | 2% | 65% |
| 24 | Marketing managers | 1,610 | 109,140 | $50,370 - | 14% | 69% |
| 25 | Engineering managers | 1,580 | 110,000 | $77,470 - 148,830 | 7% | 84% |
| 26 | Civil engineers | 1,540 | 80,620 | $54,680 - 111,960 | 18% | 87% |
| 27 | Network and computer systems administrators | 1,500 | 66,820 | $44,400 - 96,590 | 27% | 50% |
| 28 | Computer software engineers, systems software | 1,430 | 80,790 | $50,610 - 109,120 | 28% | 85% |
| 29 | Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation | 1,420 | 67,870 | $44,330 - 94,360 | 5% | 58% |
| 30 | Public relations specialists | 1,390 | 64,490 | $33,650 - 99,180 | 18% | 81% |
| 31 | Teachers and instructors, all other | 1,380 | 59,030 | $30,150 - 100,540 | 9% | 54% |
| 32 | Mechanical engineers | 1,380 | 77,350 | $57,050 - 104,490 | 4% | 78% |
| 33 | Managers, all other | 1,350 | 95,410 | $56,400 - 132,950 | 7% | 55% |
| 34 | Mental health and substance abuse social workers | 1,320 | 52,030 | $33,290 - 74,280 | 30% | 77% |
| 35 | Personal financial advisors | 1,210 | 102,720 | $43,430 - | 41% | 81% |
| 36 | Physical therapists | 1,140 | 79,860 | $55,910 - 120,360 | 27% | 89% |
| 37 | Training and development specialists | 1,140 | 59,150 | $35,720 - 85,810 | 18% | 56% |
| 38 | Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school | 1,100 | 60,020 | $31,550 - 82,260 | 20% | 87% |
| 39 | Educational, vocational, and school counselors | 1,040 | 51,480 | $24,970 - 80,640 | 13% | 73% |
| 40 | Education administrators, elementary and secondary school | 1,030 | 105,940 | $70,980 - 135,170 | 8% | 78% |
| 41 | Pharmacists | 1,020 | 110,400 | $69,900 - 154,980 | 22% | 97% |
| 42 | Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists | 950 | 61,330 | $32,530 - 96,180 | 18% | 56% |
| 43 | Social and community service managers | 890 | 56,580 | $35,110 - 86,540 | 25% | 72% |
| 44 | Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other | 870 | 70,350 | $46,250 - 98,230 | 17% | 56% |
| 45 | Librarians | 800 | 59,850 | $31,950 - 86,630 | 4% | 85% |
| 46 | Market research analysts | 770 | 62,600 | $40,160 - 94,180 | 20% | 82% |
| 47 | Graphic designers | 770 | 46,430 | $29,050 - 71,340 | 10% | 55% |
| 48 | Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents | 710 | 126,910 | $45,470 - | 25% | 67% |
| 49 | Rehabilitation counselors | 700 | 43,820 | $27,260 - 69,480 | 23% | 73% |
| 50 | Medical and clinical laboratory technologists | 700 | 60,180 | $44,800 - 76,460 | 12% | 51% |
| 51 | Budget analysts | 700 | 73,910 | $55,660 - 98,710 | 7% | 78% |
| 52 | Sales engineers | 690 | 77,410 | $48,280 - 108,380 | 9% | 79% |
| 53 | Aerospace engineers | 640 | 82,130 | $57,000 - 112,450 | 10% | 87% |
| 54 | Vocational education teachers, secondary school | 630 | 64,480 | $39,440 - 85,520 | 0% | 96% |
| 55 | Purchasing managers | 630 | 89,800 | $54,590 - 134,120 | 3% | 57% |
| 56 | Coaches and scouts | 630 | 34,340 | $16,600 - 67,940 | 15% | 60% |
| 57 | Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists | 620 | 67,140 | $36,220 - 96,290 | 11% | 58% |
| 58 | Special education teachers, secondary school | 620 | 68,770 | $47,010 - 87,810 | 9% | 87% |
| 59 | Financial specialists, all other | 610 | 64,610 | $32,890 - 130,200 | 12% | 50% |
| 60 | Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists | 610 | 67,360 | $36,770 - 103,330 | 18% | 56% |
| 61 | Education administrators, postsecondary | 610 | 128,980 | $58,550 - | 14% | 78% |
| 62 | Occupational therapists | 600 | 79,120 | $53,710 - 120,610 | 23% | 90% |
| 63 | Human resources managers, all other | 600 | 104,780 | $60,310 - 155,910 | 11% | 58% |
| 64 | Electrical engineers | 600 | 84,210 | $53,370 - 133,660 | 6% | 81% |
| 65 | Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists | 600 | 78,810 | $44,810 - 113,560 | 16% | 99% |
| 66 | Medical and public health social workers | 590 | 56,130 | $35,550 - 79,050 | 24% | 77% |
| 67 | Actuaries | 580 | 94,550 | $54,630 - 140,460 | 24% | 99% |
| 68 | Database administrators | 570 | 77,230 | $45,080 - 108,500 | 29% | 72% |
| 69 | Materials engineers | 550 | 87,240 | $63,800 - 112,330 | 4% | 77% |
| 70 | Instructional coordinators | 520 | 82,850 | $48,540 - 117,890 | 23% | 79% |
| 71 | Special education teachers, middle school | 500 | 64,810 | $44,780 - 83,120 | 16% | 87% |
| 72 | Architects, except landscape and naval | 490 | 80,610 | $43,440 - 128,700 | 18% | 88% |
| 73 | Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors | 490 | 41,750 | $27,370 - 63,920 | 34% | 73% |
| 74 | Survey researchers | 440 | 60,540 | $41,230 - 81,240 | 16% | 82% |
| 75 | Environmental scientists and specialists, including health | 430 | 62,450 | $38,580 - 83,000 | 25% | 93% |
| 76 | Speech-language pathologists | 430 | 78,780 | $51,550 - 118,820 | 11% | 98% |
| 77 | Physician assistants | 430 | 95,290 | $73,950 - 123,760 | 27% | 67% |
| 78 | Self-enrichment education teachers | 420 | 52,370 | $20,790 - 82,290 | 23% | 54% |
| 79 | Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors | 420 | 48,450 | $16,440 - 66,380 | 14% | 54% |
| 80 | Public relations managers | 420 | 109,090 | $58,100 - | 17% | 75% |
| 81 | Mental health counselors | 410 | 40,140 | $25,160 - 66,490 | 30% | 73% |
| 82 | Detectives and criminal investigators | 400 | 69,780 | $55,040 - 92,300 | 17% | 54% |
| 83 | Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture | 370 | $ - | 12% | 58% | |
| 84 | Dentists, general | 370 | 161,050 | $35,720 - | 9% | 100% |
| 85 | Recreational therapists | 360 | 45,960 | $26,970 - 74,570 | 4% | 77% |
| 86 | Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program | 350 | 43,190 | $23,480 - 69,600 | 24% | 78% |
| 87 | Credit analysts | 350 | 65,020 | $40,340 - 96,470 | 2% | 60% |
| 88 | Surveyors | 350 | 53,460 | $32,770 - 81,460 | 24% | 82% |
| 89 | Advertising sales agents | 350 | 52,720 | $22,390 - 95,280 | 20% | 56% |
| 90 | Environmental engineers | 340 | 76,020 | $46,030 - 104,010 | 25% | 86% |
| 91 | Engineers, all other | 330 | 75,130 | $40,440 - 106,240 | 6% | 82% |
| 92 | Compensation and benefits managers | 330 | 81,540 | $51,120 - 127,330 | 12% | 58% |
| 93 | Computer specialists, all other | 330 | 68,190 | $46,420 - 94,580 | 15% | 68% |
| 94 | Advertising and promotions managers | 310 | 82,040 | $55,570 - 136,140 | 6% | 76% |
| 95 | Editors | 310 | 57,910 | $32,220 - 91,120 | 2% | 81% |
| 96 | Medical and clinical laboratory technicians | 290 | 42,830 | $28,620 - 61,510 | 15% | 51% |
| 97 | Community and social service specialists, all other | 280 | 47,920 | $29,370 - 77,430 | 25% | 58% |
| 98 | Writers and authors | 270 | 63,250 | $30,360 - 98,410 | 13% | 84% |
| 99 | Health educators | 270 | 51,260 | $21,540 - 79,550 | 26% | 58% |
| 100 | Electronics engineers, except computer | 270 | 83,530 | $56,610 - 107,940 | 4% | 81% |
| Rank | Title | Local Jobs | Local Mean Salary | Typical Local Salary | National Growth % 2006-2016 | National % With College Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail salespersons | 16,000 | 27,080 | $17,020 - 42,560 | 12% | 25% |
| 2 | Cashiers | 12,990 | 20,780 | $16,440 - 26,830 | -2% | 10% |
| 3 | General and operations managers | 10,900 | 108,660 | $43,080 - | 2% | 48% |
| 4 | Office clerks, general | 10,750 | 31,240 | $18,810 - 46,120 | 13% | 19% |
| 5 | Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners | 10,630 | 26,880 | $17,760 - 40,070 | 15% | 4% |
| 6 | Customer service representatives | 10,400 | 36,480 | $21,240 - 53,660 | 25% | 22% |
| 7 | Waiters and waitresses | 9,390 | 21,230 | $15,920 - 32,850 | 11% | 14% |
| 8 | Teacher assistants | 9,180 | 27,900 | $18,970 - 38,750 | 10% | 18% |
| 9 | Executive secretaries and administrative assistants | 8,760 | 45,600 | $28,730 - 63,700 | 15% | 18% |
| 10 | Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive | 8,390 | 36,620 | $22,610 - 52,210 | 1% | 18% |
| 11 | Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants | 8,340 | 30,650 | $23,730 - 39,550 | 18% | 7% |
| 12 | Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks | 7,320 | 39,630 | $25,870 - 56,090 | 13% | 16% |
| 13 | First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers | 7,190 | 51,590 | $33,690 - 74,890 | 6% | 29% |
| 14 | Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 6,860 | 28,210 | $18,660 - 38,730 | 2% | 5% |
| 15 | Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators | 5,770 | 59,450 | $39,270 - 82,690 | 9% | 47% |
| 16 | Stock clerks and order fillers | 5,740 | 25,770 | $17,430 - 39,160 | -7% | 8% |
| 17 | Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food | 5,600 | 19,910 | $16,720 - 25,720 | 18% | 5% |
| 18 | Home health aides | 4,770 | 30,710 | $22,600 - 39,390 | 49% | 7% |
| 19 | Receptionists and information clerks | 4,670 | 29,660 | $20,330 - 40,240 | 17% | 13% |
| 20 | Food preparation workers | 4,630 | 22,740 | $17,550 - 29,760 | 15% | 7% |
| 21 | Machinists | 4,450 | 41,720 | $28,710 - 54,420 | -2% | 3% |
| 22 | First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers | 4,350 | 41,920 | $25,350 - 62,180 | 4% | 25% |
| 23 | Insurance claims and policy processing clerks | 4,250 | 41,080 | $29,270 - 56,500 | 0% | 22% |
| 24 | Maintenance and repair workers, general | 4,210 | 41,220 | $24,980 - 59,310 | 10% | 6% |
| 25 | Security guards | 4,110 | 29,100 | $19,880 - 41,810 | 17% | 13% |
| 26 | Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer | 3,970 | 44,930 | $32,850 - 61,080 | 10% | 4% |
| 27 | Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | 3,880 | 30,020 | $19,840 - 46,480 | 18% | 6% |
| 28 | Truck drivers, light or delivery services | 3,200 | 29,800 | $17,960 - 42,760 | 8% | 4% |
| 29 | Business operations specialists, all other | 3,190 | 63,420 | $28,930 - 94,100 | 21% | 49% |
| 30 | Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop | 3,190 | 19,740 | $16,800 - 24,290 | 10% | 8% |
| 31 | Child care workers | 3,140 | 23,140 | $17,130 - 31,490 | 18% | 15% |
| 32 | Maids and housekeeping cleaners | 2,970 | 25,540 | $18,340 - 33,780 | 13% | 5% |
| 33 | Personal and home care aides | 2,970 | 21,970 | $16,880 - 33,040 | 51% | 10% |
| 34 | First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers | 2,950 | 60,760 | $38,150 - 86,780 | -4% | 15% |
| 35 | Postsecondary teachers, all other | 2,920 | 77,030 | $41,050 - 115,280 | 0% | 0% |
| 36 | Billing and posting clerks and machine operators | 2,920 | 35,610 | $26,380 - 48,900 | 4% | 15% |
| 37 | Team assemblers | 2,820 | 30,460 | $19,410 - 44,520 | 0% | 5% |
| 38 | Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers | 2,810 | 40,930 | $25,920 - 58,960 | -6% | 14% |
| 39 | Cooks, restaurant | 2,740 | 23,920 | $17,140 - 32,280 | 12% | 5% |
| 40 | Packers and packagers, hand | 2,700 | 21,310 | $16,640 - 29,770 | -11% | 3% |
| 41 | Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | 2,660 | 52,500 | $40,950 - 65,090 | 14% | 7% |
| 42 | Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks | 2,620 | 31,640 | $20,570 - 43,750 | 4% | 6% |
| 43 | Automotive service technicians and mechanics | 2,600 | 41,580 | $23,860 - 61,430 | 14% | 4% |
| 44 | Computer support specialists | 2,600 | 51,740 | $34,360 - 75,340 | 13% | 43% |
| 45 | Construction laborers | 2,520 | 38,600 | $25,250 - 51,340 | 11% | 5% |
| 46 | First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers | 2,520 | 32,070 | $18,210 - 48,870 | 11% | 14% |
| 47 | Carpenters | 2,450 | 48,750 | $30,570 - 65,550 | 10% | 6% |
| 48 | Electricians | 2,400 | 53,440 | $34,590 - 74,560 | 7% | 7% |
| 49 | Preschool teachers, except special education | 2,330 | 28,320 | $19,560 - 37,080 | 26% | 43% |
| 50 | Bus drivers, school | 2,310 | 28,150 | $21,050 - 33,180 | 9% | 4% |
| 51 | Insurance sales agents | 2,300 | 69,960 | $35,560 - 130,920 | 13% | 45% |
| 52 | Medical assistants | 2,260 | 33,550 | $26,160 - 43,160 | 35% | 10% |
| 53 | Police and sheriff's patrol officers | 2,240 | 57,240 | $41,400 - 72,440 | 11% | 33% |
| 54 | Cooks, fast food | 1,960 | 21,290 | $16,600 - 34,010 | 8% | 5% |
| 55 | Paralegals and legal assistants | 1,950 | 53,260 | $34,500 - 76,590 | 22% | 45% |
| 56 | Tellers | 1,900 | 27,500 | $21,440 - 35,380 | 14% | 16% |
| 57 | Dishwashers | 1,870 | 20,470 | $16,490 - 26,510 | 10% | 3% |
| 58 | Sales representatives, services, all other | 1,780 | 61,840 | $18,780 - 118,880 | 28% | 48% |
| 59 | Bartenders | 1,760 | 23,760 | $16,440 - 38,000 | 11% | 17% |
| 60 | First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers | 1,750 | 63,320 | $40,190 - 90,090 | 7% | 13% |
| 61 | First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers | 1,710 | 70,450 | $48,050 - 88,440 | 9% | 10% |
| 62 | Production, planning, and expediting clerks | 1,660 | 46,820 | $28,980 - 65,870 | 4% | 30% |
| 63 | Bill and account collectors | 1,650 | 36,430 | $27,190 - 48,690 | 23% | 13% |
| 64 | Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | 1,630 | 58,550 | $40,580 - 80,700 | 11% | 4% |
| 65 | Recreation workers | 1,600 | 28,800 | $17,320 - 46,670 | 13% | 47% |
| 66 | Postal service mail carriers | 1,570 | 1% | 11% | ||
| 67 | Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic | 1,560 | 35,280 | $21,910 - 50,320 | -14% | 0% |
| 68 | Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists | 1,530 | 32,470 | $17,690 - 61,340 | 12% | 6% |
| 69 | Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic | 1,510 | 41,170 | $26,590 - 56,090 | -2% | 6% |
| 70 | Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products | 1,440 | 63,030 | $39,350 - 88,520 | 0% | 42% |
| 71 | Medical secretaries | 1,430 | 35,740 | $27,200 - 47,670 | 17% | 18% |
| 72 | Administrative services managers | 1,380 | 84,900 | $45,090 - 125,770 | 12% | 40% |
| 73 | Cooks, institution and cafeteria | 1,360 | 30,720 | $21,230 - 41,200 | 11% | 5% |
| 74 | Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers | 1,340 | 47,870 | $29,480 - 65,100 | 9% | 3% |
| 75 | Industrial truck and tractor operators | 1,340 | 34,010 | $22,700 - 47,590 | -1% | 2% |
| 76 | Dental assistants | 1,260 | 39,060 | $27,560 - 50,630 | 29% | 9% |
| 77 | Data entry keyers | 1,250 | 31,670 | $22,510 - 46,120 | -4% | 18% |
| 78 | Counter and rental clerks | 1,250 | 26,300 | $17,040 - 45,980 | 23% | 16% |
| 79 | Pharmacy technicians | 1,230 | 30,760 | $20,030 - 45,180 | 32% | 16% |
| 80 | Helpers--production workers | 1,220 | 31,180 | $20,200 - 47,950 | 0% | 4% |
| 81 | Loan officers | 1,170 | 62,450 | $33,810 - 105,130 | 12% | 49% |
| 82 | Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | 1,160 | 52,400 | $37,000 - 67,200 | 8% | 3% |
| 83 | Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic | 1,150 | 39,440 | $26,000 - 50,740 | 0% | 3% |
| 84 | Industrial production managers | 1,140 | 93,140 | $60,210 - 131,480 | -5% | 43% |
| 85 | Assemblers and fabricators, all other | 1,120 | 32,720 | $18,790 - 47,860 | -8% | 5% |
| 86 | Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service | 1,070 | 26,010 | $16,810 - 40,860 | -11% | 9% |
| 87 | Bus drivers, transit and intercity | 1,070 | 29,430 | $20,910 - 42,180 | 13% | 4% |
| 88 | First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers | 1,070 | 84,070 | $51,830 - 124,850 | 4% | 38% |
| 89 | Cost estimators | 1,050 | 65,200 | $42,700 - 92,250 | 19% | 32% |
| 90 | Food service managers | 1,040 | 47,220 | $28,370 - 66,160 | 5% | 24% |
| 91 | Word processors and typists | 1,030 | 33,810 | $25,580 - 43,290 | -11% | 19% |
| 92 | Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop | 1,020 | 22,600 | $16,690 - 31,170 | 10% | 17% |
| 93 | Interviewers, except eligibility and loan | 1,000 | 35,510 | $26,060 - 48,180 | 10% | 24% |
| 94 | Food servers, nonrestaurant | 1,000 | 24,110 | $17,670 - 32,380 | 16% | 9% |
| 95 | Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors | 1,000 | 35,030 | $19,410 - 53,910 | 27% | 47% |
| 96 | Printing machine operators | 990 | 34,320 | $21,170 - 53,210 | -5% | 6% |
| 97 | Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | 980 | 48,100 | $30,870 - 64,990 | 12% | 3% |
| 98 | Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers | 980 | 20,120 | $16,470 - 26,610 | 12% | 6% |
| 99 | Sheet metal workers | 970 | 48,880 | $28,960 - 64,600 | 7% | 4% |
| 100 | Tool and die makers | 960 | 52,710 | $41,440 - 66,210 | -9% | 5% |
 | Hartford Colleges Hartford colleges and trade schools. |
| Hartford Graduate Schools Hartford Graduate and Business Schools |
 | Hartford Hotels & Travel Hartford hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Hartford Mortgage Hartford property, mortgage, and real estate. |
* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0
| Title | Mean Local Salary | Local Jobs | Pop. vs. Avg.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | 72,750 | 110 | 11 |
| Law teachers, postsecondary | 110,170 | 200 | 10.1 |
| Actuaries | 94,550 | 580 | 8.3 |
| Materials engineers | 87,240 | 550 | 6.9 |
| Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture | 370 | 6.8 | |
| Earth drillers, except oil and gas | 43,580 | 140 | 6.7 |
| Fence erectors | 42,910 | 230 | 6.2 |
| Survey researchers | 60,540 | 440 | 6.1 |
| Insurance underwriters | 73,590 | 2,370 | 5.5 |
| Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers | 92,120 | 130 | 5.2 |
| Athletes and sports competitors | 35,490 | 140 | 5 |
| Numerical tool and process control programmers | 49,970 | 260 | 5 |
| Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic | 40,250 | 380 | 4.9 |
| Recreational therapists | 45,960 | 360 | 4.6 |
| Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators | 59,450 | 5,770 | 4.5 |
| Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic | 37,490 | 850 | 4.4 |
| Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners | 35,770 | 150 | 4.4 |
| Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers | 50,110 | 250 | 4.4 |
| Stonemasons | 51,840 | 170 | 4.2 |
| Insurance claims and policy processing clerks | 41,080 | 4,250 | 4.1 |
| Coil winders, tapers, and finishers | 26,600 | 190 | 4.1 |
| Postsecondary teachers, all other | 77,030 | 2,920 | 4 |
| Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic | 39,440 | 1,150 | 3.9 |
| Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic | 30,540 | 540 | 3.7 |
| Sound engineering technicians | 180 | 3.7 | |
| Economics teachers, postsecondary | 77,800 | 120 | 3.6 |
| Psychiatrists | 181,170 | 260 | 3.6 |
| Vocational education teachers, middle school | 67,640 | 120 | 3.5 |
| Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics | 33,760 | 200 | 3.4 |
| Political science teachers, postsecondary | 76,040 | 130 | 3.3 |
| Obstetricians and gynecologists | 198,540 | 180 | 3.3 |
| Aerospace engineers | 82,130 | 640 | 3.3 |
| Crossing guards | 29,020 | 810 | 3.2 |
| Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists | 67,140 | 620 | 3.1 |
| Landscape architects | 73,140 | 220 | 3.1 |
| Industrial engineers | 80,240 | 2,640 | 3 |
| Tool and die makers | 52,710 | 960 | 3 |
| Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic | 41,170 | 1,510 | 2.9 |
| Electromechanical equipment assemblers | 31,600 | 580 | 2.8 |
| Anesthesiologists | 230 | 2.8 | |
| Animal control workers | 38,480 | 100 | 2.8 |
| Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic | 34,850 | 200 | 2.8 |
| Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents | 71,770 | 670 | 2.8 |
| Broadcast technicians | 37,370 | 350 | 2.7 |
| Machinists | 41,720 | 4,450 | 2.7 |
| Grinding and polishing workers, hand | 33,430 | 330 | 2.6 |
| Budget analysts | 73,910 | 700 | 2.6 |
| Correspondence clerks | 35,760 | 110 | 2.6 |
| Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic | 34,760 | 250 | 2.6 |
| Mental health and substance abuse social workers | 52,030 | 1,320 | 2.6 |
* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0
| Title | Mean Local Salary | Salary Index * | Local Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers | 65,040 | 1.76 | 150 |
| Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents | 126,910 | 1.6 | 710 |
| Teachers and instructors, all other | 59,030 | 1.55 | 1,380 |
| Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists | 67,140 | 1.55 | 620 |
| Education, training, and library workers, all other | 63,520 | 1.55 | 130 |
| Child, family, and school social workers | 60,230 | 1.48 | 2,110 |
| Education administrators, postsecondary | 128,980 | 1.45 | 610 |
| Protective service workers, all other | 44,930 | 1.45 | 220 |
| Social and human service assistants | 41,060 | 1.45 | 2,470 |
| Home health aides | 30,710 | 1.45 | 4,770 |
| Real estate sales agents | 68,020 | 1.45 | 140 |
| Instructional coordinators | 82,850 | 1.44 | 520 |
| Survey researchers | 60,540 | 1.42 | 440 |
| Highway maintenance workers | 49,020 | 1.4 | 920 |
| Court, municipal, and license clerks | 45,990 | 1.39 | 740 |
| Civil engineering technicians | 62,180 | 1.38 | 280 |
| Driver/sales workers | 36,070 | 1.38 | 890 |
| Legal secretaries | 49,490 | 1.38 | 950 |
| Self-enrichment education teachers | 52,370 | 1.37 | 420 |
| Eligibility interviewers, government programs | 51,340 | 1.37 | 380 |
| Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers | 50,150 | 1.35 | 620 |
| Butchers and meat cutters | 40,630 | 1.35 | 270 |
| Fence erectors | 42,910 | 1.35 | 230 |
| Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation | 67,870 | 1.35 | 1,420 |
| Construction and building inspectors | 65,920 | 1.34 | 360 |
| Fire fighters | 56,460 | 1.34 | 850 |
| Sales and related workers, all other | 52,620 | 1.34 | 270 |
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | 79,380 | 1.34 | 220 |
| Maids and housekeeping cleaners | 25,540 | 1.33 | 2,970 |
| Special education teachers, secondary school | 68,770 | 1.33 | 620 |
| Structural metal fabricators and fitters | 44,920 | 1.33 | 380 |
| Interpreters and translators | 53,770 | 1.33 | 120 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | 52,500 | 1.33 | 2,660 |
| Couriers and messengers | 31,970 | 1.32 | 170 |
| Helpers--production workers | 31,180 | 1.32 | 1,220 |
| Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education | 66,410 | 1.32 | 3,290 |
| Elementary school teachers, except special education | 65,620 | 1.32 | 6,170 |
| Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers | 50,110 | 1.31 | 250 |
| Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education | 66,850 | 1.31 | 4,320 |
| Roofers | 46,090 | 1.31 | 480 |
| Mental health and substance abuse social workers | 52,030 | 1.3 | 1,320 |
| Appraisers and assessors of real estate | 67,180 | 1.3 | 280 |
| Cooks, institution and cafeteria | 30,720 | 1.3 | 1,360 |
| Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other | 70,350 | 1.3 | 870 |
| Education administrators, elementary and secondary school | 105,940 | 1.3 | 1,030 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers | 45,250 | 1.29 | 850 |
| First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, all other | 60,820 | 1.29 | 180 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists | 32,470 | 1.29 | 1,530 |
| Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents | 71,770 | 1.29 | 670 |
| Security and fire alarm systems installers | 47,700 | 1.29 | 200 |
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