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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment7,660
Mean wage$71.74
Entry wage$40.20
10th percentile wage$38.10
50th percentile wage$62.46
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3,76049.2%
Public Administration1,23016.1%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities1,07014%
Management of Companies and Enterprises3304.3%
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities2703.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises33088.93
Hospitals1083.74
Administrative and Support Services20082.32
Telecommunications82.03
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities20072.41
Lawyers (23-1011)
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$62.46 $41.80  $20.66
2015$60.87+2.6%$40.74 +2.6%$20.14
2014$59.73+1.9%$39.98 +1.9%$19.76
2013$58.59+1.9%$39.21 +1.9%$19.38
2012$57.45+2.0%$38.45 +2.0%$19.00
2011$56.56+1.6%$37.85 +1.6%$18.71
2010$55.57+1.8%$37.19 +1.8%$18.38
2009$54.97+1.1%$36.79 +1.1%$18.18
2008$53.34+3.1%$35.70 +3.1%$17.64
2007$51.55+3.5%$34.50 +3.5%$17.05
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$62.46 $21.45  $41.01
2015$60.87+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$40.02
2014$59.73+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$39.33
2013$58.59+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$38.60
2012$57.45+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$37.80
2011$56.56+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$37.22
2010$55.57+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$36.55
2009$54.97+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$36.22
2008$53.34+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$35.06
2007$51.55+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$33.86
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 $62.46 7,660
Highest Employment
Connecticut $62.46 7,660

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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