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Waterbury Employment

Employment and Industries in the Waterbury, Connecticut Area

Manufacturing is the core of Waterbury's economy, however the city is diversifying into areas such as chemical research, warehouse and distribution, retail and banking. Waterbury is home to the headquarters of Les-Care Kitchens, Webster Financial Corp, American Bank of Connecticut, QSend Technologies, Hubbard-Hall and other firms.

The city of Waterbury offers tax abatements and other benefits to attract information technology companies. Waterbury is given preference regarding bidding on federal procurement contracts due to being classified as a labor surplus area. In addition, the area's office of Workforce Connection and the Connecticut Labor Department provide job training assistance and on-the-job training. The Waterbury Education Department has partnered with numerous manufacturers to offer an apprenticeship program for the automatic screw machine industry.

Shown below, in descending order, are Waterbury's largest employment sectors:

  • Education and health services
  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Government
  • Professional and business services
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Finance

Some of the most popular occupations where the majority of the workers are college graduates are registered nurses, teachers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, social and human service assistants, child, family and school social workers; lawyers and physical therapists.

A list of Waterbury's primary employers is shown below:

  • City of Waterbury
  • St. Mary's Hospital
  • Waterbury Hospital
  • Abbot Terrace Health Center
  • Anamet Inc
  • Center Bank
  • Connecticut Light & Power Company
  • Cedar Lane Rehabilitation Center
  • Southern New England Telephone
  • Sears Roebuck & Company
  • Volatarc Technologies Inc
  • Stop & Shop
  • Waterbury Buckle Company
  • U.S. Postal Service
  • Waterbury Companies Inc
  • Waterbury Republic-American

Notable information regarding Waterbury: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 132.6 which is high when compared to the country's average of 100. In 2007, the estimated median household income was $40,000. Approximately 14% of the population over 25 years of age hold a bachelor's degree or better.

Business organizations offering assistance to Waterbury firms include:

The Republican-American offers up-to-date information regarding the business activities in Waterbury.

Most Popular Jobs in Waterbury, Connecticut Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,93070,240$52,390 - 98,08024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education1,06066,070$44,460 - 94,33014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education85066,420$41,600 - 97,3306%96%
4Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education62066,300$39,910 - 97,11011%95%
5Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products39069,160$29,140 - 116,2808%51%
6Financial managers38092,530$46,370 - 162,00013%60%
7Accountants and auditors34063,460$41,500 - 94,22018%79%
8Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school320 $ - 20%87%
9Social and human service assistants28034,860$22,230 - 51,92034%58%
10Child, family, and school social workers26064,830$47,430 - 81,14019%77%
11Lawyers25098,770$54,020 - 11%99%
12Chief executives250152,140$74,740 - 2%65%
13Physical therapists21073,160$53,210 - 97,63027%89%
14Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products200 $ - 12%51%
15Coaches and scouts20040,080$16,740 - 73,80015%60%
16Pharmacists19097,870$56,200 - 133,92022%97%
17Social and community service managers18050,170$23,880 - 78,58025%72%
18Sales managers180101,410$46,150 - 163,21010%69%
19Medical and health services managers18099,950$57,590 - 16%57%
20Teachers and instructors, all other17054,920$41,940 - 66,8909%54%
21Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists17064,800$33,840 - 99,81016%99%
22Medical and public health social workers16057,630$37,340 - 74,70024%77%
23Community and social service specialists, all other15038,140$27,630 - 52,57025%58%
24Mental health and substance abuse social workers15050,870$34,360 - 76,71030%77%
25Education administrators, elementary and secondary school140104,560$84,240 - 133,5508%78%
26Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors14038,430$24,710 - 59,28034%73%
27Special education teachers, secondary school13070,470$44,300 - 100,8209%87%
28Educational, vocational, and school counselors12062,860$29,250 - 86,02013%73%
29Computer software engineers, applications11084,960$57,070 - 136,32045%85%
30Librarians10063,460$36,120 - 98,6704%85%
31Mental health counselors10035,740$26,830 - 47,88030%73%
32Marketing managers10091,850$41,920 - 144,03014%69%
33Mechanical engineers10078,800$55,840 - 105,3504%78%
34Rehabilitation counselors9035,990$24,630 - 64,46023%73%
35Managers, all other90101,150$57,910 - 144,2407%55%
36Occupational therapists8080,570$55,990 - 118,84023%90%
37Network and computer systems administrators8069,480$38,580 - 99,54027%50%
38Computer programmers70 $ - 0%73%
39Management analysts7078,380$43,770 - 108,14022%78%
40Electrical engineers7075,140$50,030 - 102,4506%81%
41Graphic designers7043,370$31,820 - 65,33010%55%
42Editors7055,270$40,630 - 74,6702%81%
43Computer systems analysts7072,170$41,510 - 101,50029%68%
44Engineering managers70111,760$66,740 - 157,7807%84%
45Speech-language pathologists7083,330$56,050 - 118,27011%98%
46Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program6047,330$27,850 - 63,65024%78%
47Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation6069,610$40,610 - 123,5505%58%
48Computer and information systems managers60117,520$46,610 - 16%73%
49Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists6059,620$31,450 - 96,35018%56%
50Industrial engineers6072,070$47,770 - 100,75020%74%
51Financial analysts6073,550$44,090 - 124,23034%87%
52Physician assistants6097,820$70,500 - 118,13027%67%
53Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other5055,850$36,370 - 79,47017%56%
54Chemists5072,040$46,290 - 107,9409%93%
55Financial specialists, all other5061,580$34,990 - 86,62012%50%
56Training and development specialists5050,270$30,140 - 67,42018%56%
57Purchasing managers5075,430$54,520 - 103,3003%57%
58Civil engineers5079,290$49,100 - 114,61018%87%
59Public relations specialists5052,890$28,300 - 83,06018%81%
60Chemical engineers4082,300$61,210 - 104,2908%91%
61Dietitians and nutritionists4070,570$47,600 - 116,0109%72%
62Recreational therapists4042,980$30,700 - 52,7904%77%
63Human resources managers, all other4082,750$57,650 - 109,72011%58%
64Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists4056,260$43,230 - 76,92018%56%
65Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other4060,890$33,310 - 97,84015%72%
66Network systems and data communications analysts4065,440$45,010 - 94,15053%57%
67Education administrators, postsecondary4090,670$44,260 - 159,17014%78%
68Dentists, general40 $ - 9%100%
69Sales and related workers, all other4044,000$18,490 - 88,58014%62%
70Special education teachers, middle school3060,410$41,000 - 83,96016%87%
71Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents3097,270$43,610 - 25%67%
72Compensation and benefits managers3090,480$48,110 - 12%58%
73Medical and clinical laboratory technicians30 $ - 15%51%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons2,51024,940$16,390 - 43,75012%25%
2Cashiers1,93021,290$16,660 - 27,750-2%10%
3Teacher assistants1,32028,730$22,980 - 33,27010%18%
4Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,31032,780$21,730 - 46,5201%18%
5Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,26028,480$21,360 - 37,56018%7%
6Office clerks, general1,24031,340$19,380 - 47,71013%19%
7General and operations managers1,160105,330$46,330 - 2%48%
8Team assemblers1,14026,860$17,680 - 37,1200%5%
9Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners1,01027,720$18,420 - 39,09015%4%
10First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers99048,590$29,820 - 69,3306%29%
11Waiters and waitresses98019,740$15,920 - 25,03011%14%
12Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand96025,810$17,700 - 37,8302%5%
13Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food86019,750$16,700 - 24,37018%5%
14Customer service representatives84034,540$19,270 - 50,33025%22%
15Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks79036,150$23,160 - 51,20013%16%
16Truck drivers, light or delivery services77036,150$18,720 - 60,2308%4%
17Home health aides75026,220$21,500 - 31,95049%7%
18Executive secretaries and administrative assistants73038,960$26,640 - 56,21015%18%
19Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic73030,280$18,940 - 43,120-14%0%
20Stock clerks and order fillers73026,800$16,860 - 40,680-7%8%
21Food preparation workers72022,460$17,600 - 26,69015%7%
22Child care workers71022,500$16,970 - 31,57018%15%
23Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop71018,490$16,540 - 20,20010%8%
24First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers67042,230$25,850 - 63,5804%25%
25Bus drivers, school60030,840$22,710 - 40,4009%4%
26Machinists59032,590$17,620 - 56,210-2%3%
27Receptionists and information clerks57028,130$18,230 - 38,47017%13%
28Packers and packagers, hand49021,170$16,490 - 28,700-11%3%
29Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks47029,970$18,580 - 41,4704%6%
30Automotive service technicians and mechanics45045,830$24,950 - 77,68014%4%
31First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers45061,200$38,750 - 87,590-4%15%
32Tool and die makers45056,190$43,150 - 74,840-9%5%
33Fire fighters44035,020$16,580 - 54,48012%18%
34Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer43040,360$26,300 - 60,95010%4%
35Maids and housekeeping cleaners42025,660$17,630 - 32,81013%5%
36Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers42030,460$18,600 - 46,750-6%14%
37Electricians41054,340$33,420 - 80,5007%7%
38Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses41049,090$37,950 - 62,37014%7%
39Cooks, fast food39018,280$16,580 - 20,6808%5%
40Maintenance and repair workers, general39041,510$27,570 - 55,94010%6%
41Personal and home care aides38020,390$16,960 - 27,63051%10%
42First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers36030,750$21,550 - 43,88011%14%
43Medical assistants35031,150$23,790 - 39,86035%10%
44Construction laborers34038,370$26,310 - 51,86011%5%
45Tellers30026,810$20,980 - 33,75014%16%
46Landscaping and groundskeeping workers28027,020$18,570 - 42,17018%6%
47Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers26028,960$18,650 - 41,350-26%6%
48Recreation workers26025,120$16,640 - 35,58013%47%
49Postal service mail carriers260 1%11%
50Cooks, restaurant25025,270$18,220 - 33,35012%5%
51Carpenters24047,730$33,520 - 65,58010%6%
52Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists24023,080$16,450 - 32,35012%6%
53Dishwashers23019,700$16,780 - 24,40010%3%
54First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers23064,340$46,560 - 83,3207%13%
55Paralegals and legal assistants22041,480$27,970 - 52,46022%45%
56Preschool teachers, except special education21029,560$18,110 - 51,11026%43%
57Medical secretaries21037,880$27,440 - 51,23017%18%
58Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic21033,960$18,750 - 55,410-2%6%
59Computer support specialists20045,300$33,110 - 61,89013%43%
60Billing and posting clerks and machine operators20034,260$21,640 - 44,0004%15%
61Bartenders19020,280$16,010 - 26,79011%17%
62Pharmacy technicians18032,290$21,390 - 42,96032%16%
63Dental assistants17040,550$30,080 - 51,59029%9%
64Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists17050,820$37,220 - 65,44012%3%
65Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic17030,850$21,230 - 46,5300%3%
66Business operations specialists, all other16057,590$34,370 - 90,95021%49%
67Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters16049,140$28,260 - 66,00011%4%
68Radiologic technologists and technicians16056,220$43,820 - 67,74015%25%
69Driver/sales workers16027,330$21,290 - 45,180-4%4%
70Automotive body and related repairers15040,990$26,100 - 59,23012%3%
71Cleaners of vehicles and equipment15025,270$17,340 - 36,88014%3%
72First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers15069,490$46,410 - 92,2009%10%
73Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic15039,120$22,890 - 60,520-22%0%
74Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors15033,260$20,150 - 51,65027%47%
75Laundry and dry-cleaning workers14024,040$17,690 - 31,53010%5%
76Bill and account collectors14035,560$25,980 - 48,81023%13%
77Counter and rental clerks14028,690$17,070 - 54,93023%16%
78Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers14048,070$28,890 - 65,8909%3%
79Legal secretaries14036,730$26,650 - 50,26012%18%
80Cooks, institution and cafeteria14027,900$21,610 - 36,31011%5%
81Insurance sales agents14080,370$34,920 - 13%45%
82Food service managers14054,840$37,610 - 84,5605%24%
83Administrative services managers14060,980$25,290 - 107,90012%40%
84Industrial production managers13083,810$50,670 - 123,310-5%43%
85Sales representatives, services, all other13049,000$26,470 - 65,14028%48%
86Security guards13028,910$19,210 - 40,41017%13%
87Roofers13051,660$27,910 - 81,45014%3%
88Bakers12024,160$17,150 - 33,27010%8%
89All other information and record clerks12031,870$21,580 - 46,060-12%21%
90Food servers, nonrestaurant12025,200$18,770 - 31,97016%9%
91Switchboard operators, including answering service12028,410$21,700 - 36,310-7%10%
92Interviewers, except eligibility and loan11037,700$28,530 - 50,10010%24%
93Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic11029,900$21,730 - 38,820-11%0%
94Dental hygienists11071,610$59,340 - 82,90030%33%
95Parts salespersons11042,250$19,680 - 74,440-1%6%
96First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand10049,810$32,780 - 68,87013%17%
97Data entry keyers10029,560$19,630 - 38,810-4%18%
98Loan officers10075,590$45,220 - 123,75012%49%
99Industrial machinery mechanics10041,300$29,810 - 57,2009%5%
100First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers10041,860$25,670 - 60,23013%11%
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Jobs More Common Near Waterbury Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Tool and die makers56,19045013.1
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic30,2807307.5
Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic39,1201507.3
Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,9001107.1
Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic30,8501705.4
Residential advisors28,4201005.4
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors38,4301404.4
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists64,8001703.9
Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic33,9602103.8
Fire fighters35,0204403.8
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school 3203.4
Social and community service managers50,1701803.4
Machinists32,5905903.3
Community and social service specialists, all other38,1401503.3
Bus drivers, school30,8406003.2
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop18,4907102.9
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers28,9602602.8
Mental health and substance abuse social workers50,8701502.7
Physical therapists73,1602102.7
Coaches and scouts40,0802002.7
Child care workers22,5007102.6
Medical and public health social workers57,6301602.6
Team assemblers26,8601,1402.5
Teacher assistants28,7301,3202.4
Roofers51,6601302.4
Automotive body and related repairers40,9901502.2
Mental health counselors35,7401002.2
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education66,3006202.2
Child, family, and school social workers64,8302602.2
Special education teachers, secondary school70,4701302.2
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers30,4604202.1
Recreation workers25,1202602.1
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants28,4801,2602
Social and human service assistants34,8602801.9
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education66,4208501.9
Industrial production managers83,8101301.9
Bakers24,1601201.9
Home health aides26,2207501.9
Chief executives152,1402501.9
Personal and home care aides20,3903801.8
Truck drivers, light or delivery services36,1507701.8
Food preparation workers22,4607201.8
Paralegals and legal assistants41,4802201.7
Elementary school teachers, except special education66,0701,0601.7
Radiologic technologists and technicians56,2201601.7
Switchboard operators, including answering service28,4101201.7
Cooks, fast food18,2803901.6
Postal service mail carriers 2601.6
Registered nurses70,2401,9301.6
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers61,2004501.6

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Waterbury, Connecticut Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Child, family, and school social workers64,8301.6260
Roofers51,6601.46130
Teachers and instructors, all other54,9201.44170
Insurance sales agents80,3701.43140
Parts salespersons42,2501.38110
Special education teachers, secondary school70,4701.37130
Maids and housekeeping cleaners25,6601.34420
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan37,7001.33110
Elementary school teachers, except special education66,0701.331,060
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education66,3001.32620
Medical secretaries37,8801.31210
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education66,4201.3850
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists50,8201.29170
Teacher assistants28,7301.291,320
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school104,5601.28140
Mental health and substance abuse social workers50,8701.28150
Automotive service technicians and mechanics45,8301.26450
Dental assistants40,5501.26170
Medical and public health social workers57,6301.25160
Food servers, nonrestaurant25,2001.25120
Truck drivers, light or delivery services36,1501.25770
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses49,0901.24410
Tool and die makers56,1901.24450
Home health aides26,2201.23750
Construction laborers38,3701.23340
Office clerks, general31,3401.231,240
Counter and rental clerks28,6901.23140
Social and human service assistants34,8601.23280
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products69,1601.22390
Educational, vocational, and school counselors62,8601.22120
Carpenters47,7301.22240
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners27,7201.211,010
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers24,0401.21140
Maintenance and repair workers, general41,5101.21390
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment25,2701.2150
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers69,4901.2150
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants28,4801.191,260
Medical and health services managers99,9501.18180
Cooks, institution and cafeteria27,9001.18140
Bus drivers, school30,8401.18600
Switchboard operators, including answering service28,4101.18120
Receptionists and information clerks28,1301.18570
Stock clerks and order fillers26,8001.17730
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers48,0701.17140
Food preparation workers22,4601.17720
Child care workers22,5001.17710
Cooks, restaurant25,2701.16250
Customer service representatives34,5401.16840
Preschool teachers, except special education29,5601.16210
Electricians54,3401.16410

Highest Paying Jobs in Waterbury, Connecticut Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Internists, general196,040 
Obstetricians and gynecologists171,15030
Chief executives152,140250
Computer and information systems managers117,52060
Personal financial advisors116,130 
Engineering managers111,76070
General and operations managers105,3301,160
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school104,560140
Sales managers101,410180
Managers, all other101,15090
Medical and health services managers99,950180
Lawyers98,770250
Pharmacists97,870190
Physician assistants97,82060
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents97,27030
Construction managers97,12070
Financial managers92,530380
Marketing managers91,850100
Physicians and surgeons, all other91,230 
Education administrators, postsecondary90,67040
Compensation and benefits managers90,48030
Computer software engineers, systems software90,380 
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other85,710 
Computer software engineers, applications84,960110
Industrial production managers83,810130
Speech-language pathologists83,33070
Human resources managers, all other82,75040
Chemical engineers82,30040
Occupational therapists80,57080
Insurance sales agents80,370140
Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents80,00050
Civil engineers79,29050
Mechanical engineers78,800100
Management analysts78,38070
Loan officers75,590100
Purchasing managers75,43050
Electrical engineers75,14070
Financial analysts73,55060
Physical therapists73,160210
Computer systems analysts72,17070
Industrial engineers72,07060
Chemists72,04050
Dental hygienists71,610110
Dietitians and nutritionists70,57040
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers70,520100
Special education teachers, secondary school70,470130
Registered nurses70,2401,930
Diagnostic medical sonographers69,99040
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation69,61060
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers69,490150

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