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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment5,420
Mean wage$26.05
Entry wage$17.47
10th percentile wage$16.11
50th percentile wage$24.90
90th percentile wage$37.69
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4,23077.9%
Administrative and Support Services3506.5%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities2604.9%
Public Administration2003.8%
Management of Companies and Enterprises1102.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities5038.82
Management of Companies and Enterprises11036.07
Public Administration20034.59
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities26029.24
Administrative and Support Services35026.81
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$24.90 $41.80  -$16.90
2015$24.27+2.6%$40.74 +2.6%-$16.47
2014$23.81+1.9%$39.98 +1.9%-$16.16
2013$23.36+1.9%$39.21 +1.9%-$15.85
2012$22.90+2.0%$38.45 +2.0%-$15.54
2011$22.55+1.6%$37.85 +1.6%-$15.30
2010$22.15+1.8%$37.19 +1.8%-$15.03
2009$21.92+1.1%$36.79 +1.1%-$14.87
2008$21.26+3.1%$35.70 +3.1%-$14.43
2007$20.55+3.5%$34.50 +3.5%-$13.94
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$24.90 $21.45  $3.45
2015$24.27+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$3.42
2014$23.81+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$3.41
2013$23.36+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$3.37
2012$22.90+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$3.25
2011$22.55+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$3.21
2010$22.15+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$3.14
2009$21.92+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$3.16
2008$21.26+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$2.99
2007$20.55+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$2.86
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 $24.90 5,420
Highest Employment
Connecticut $24.90 5,420

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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