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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,950
Mean wage$44.27
Entry wage$31.71
10th percentile wage$28.71
50th percentile wage$44.28
90th percentile wage$60.36
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing39020%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services31015.8%
Utilities31015.7%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing24012.2%
Machinery Manufacturing1206%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Telecommunications4055.07
Utilities31047.21
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing46.45
Public Administration4045.28
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods44.04
Electrical Engineers (17-2071)
Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$44.28 $39.77  $4.51
2015$43.16+2.6%$38.76 +2.6%$4.40
2014$42.35+1.9%$38.03 +1.9%$4.31
2013$41.54+1.9%$37.31 +1.9%$4.23
2012$40.73+2.0%$36.58 +2.0%$4.15
2011$40.10+1.6%$36.01 +1.6%$4.08
2010$39.40+1.8%$35.38 +1.8%$4.01
2009$38.97+1.1%$35.00 +1.1%$3.97
2008$37.81+3.1%$33.96 +3.1%$3.85
2007$36.55+3.5%$32.83 +3.5%$3.72
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$44.28 $21.45  $22.83
2015$43.16+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$22.31
2014$42.35+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$21.94
2013$41.54+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$21.55
2012$40.73+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$21.08
2011$40.10+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$20.76
2010$39.40+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$20.38
2009$38.97+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$20.22
2008$37.81+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$19.54
2007$36.55+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$18.85
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 $44.28 1,950
Highest Employment
Connecticut $44.28 1,950

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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