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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,760
Mean wage$22.89
Entry wage$15.12
10th percentile wage$13.81
50th percentile wage$22.54
90th percentile wage$33.03
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities74026.7%
Ambulatory Health Care Services55019.9%
Educational Services55019.8%
Social Assistance29010.3%
Hospitals1104%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration11031.25
Hospitals11026.55
Educational Services55025.78
Ambulatory Health Care Services55023.61
Social Assistance29022.00
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (21-1011)
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039), and "Mental Health Counselors" (21-1014) providing these services.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.54 $24.32  -$1.78
2015$21.97+2.6%$23.70 +2.6%-$1.73
2014$21.56+1.9%$23.26 +1.9%-$1.70
2013$21.14+1.9%$22.81 +1.9%-$1.66
2012$20.73+2.0%$22.37 +2.0%-$1.63
2011$20.41+1.6%$22.02 +1.6%-$1.61
2010$20.05+1.8%$21.64 +1.8%-$1.58
2009$19.84+1.1%$21.41 +1.1%-$1.56
2008$19.25+3.1%$20.77 +3.1%-$1.52
2007$18.60+3.5%$20.07 +3.5%-$1.46
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.54 $21.45  $1.09
2015$21.97+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$1.12
2014$21.56+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$1.15
2013$21.14+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$1.15
2012$20.73+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$1.08
2011$20.41+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$1.07
2010$20.05+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$1.04
2009$19.84+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$1.08
2008$19.25+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$0.97
2007$18.60+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$0.91
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 $22.54 2,760
Highest Employment
Connecticut $22.54 2,760

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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