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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,230
Mean wage$37.35
Entry wage$23.50
10th percentile wage$20.54
50th percentile wage$36.20
90th percentile wage$57.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors77034.6%
Construction of Buildings40018%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing1908.3%
Repair and Maintenance1205.2%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing1105.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction6047.93
Administrative and Support Services42.04
Waste Management and Remediation Services4041.36
Construction of Buildings40039.82
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing19039.45
Cost Estimators (13-1051)
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$36.20 $35.53  $0.67
2015$34.95+3.6%$34.30 +3.6%$0.65
2014$34.12+2.4%$33.49 +2.4%$0.63
2013$33.29+2.5%$32.68 +2.5%$0.62
2012$32.75+1.7%$32.15 +1.7%$0.61
2011$32.24+1.6%$31.64 +1.6%$0.60
2010$31.56+2.2%$30.97 +2.2%$0.58
2009$31.33+.7%$30.75 +.7%$0.58
2008$30.36+3.2%$29.80 +3.2%$0.56
2007$29.36+3.4%$28.82 +3.4%$0.54
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$36.20 $21.45  $14.75
2015$34.95+3.6%$20.85 +2.9%$14.10
2014$34.12+2.4%$20.40 +2.2%$13.72
2013$33.29+2.5%$19.99 +2.1%$13.30
2012$32.75+1.7%$19.65 +1.7%$13.10
2011$32.24+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$12.90
2010$31.56+2.2%$19.02 +1.7%$12.54
2009$31.33+.7%$18.76 +1.4%$12.57
2008$30.36+3.2%$18.28 +2.6%$12.08
2007$29.36+3.4%$17.69 +3.3%$11.67
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.
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Connecticut $36.20 2,230
Highest Employment
Connecticut $36.20 2,230

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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