| State of Connecticut (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 34,400 |
| Mean wage | $68.64 |
| Entry wage | $30.25 |
| 10th percentile wage | $25.76 |
| 50th percentile wage | $57.22 |
| 90th percentile wage | N/A |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4,080 | 11.9% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 1,930 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 1,510 | 4.4% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 1,340 | 3.9% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 1,310 | 3.8% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Utilities | 100 | 90.35 |
| Telecommunications | 120 | 79.44 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4,080 | 78.11 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1,290 | 75.95 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | 190 | 75.93 |