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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment8,630
Mean wage$27.13
Entry wage$22.38
10th percentile wage$20.88
50th percentile wage$27.19
90th percentile wage$34.13
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities4,53052.5%
Ambulatory Health Care Services2,73031.7%
Hospitals4805.6%
Public Administration3403.9%
Educational Services2502.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration34029.03
Educational Services25028.16
Hospitals48028.09
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities28.07
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities4,53027.40
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.19 $35.74  -$8.54
2015$26.50+2.6%$34.83 +2.6%-$8.33
2014$26.00+1.9%$34.18 +1.9%-$8.17
2013$25.51+1.9%$33.53 +1.9%-$8.02
2012$25.01+2.0%$32.88 +2.0%-$7.86
2011$24.62+1.6%$32.36 +1.6%-$7.74
2010$24.19+1.8%$31.80 +1.8%-$7.60
2009$23.93+1.1%$31.46 +1.1%-$7.52
2008$23.22+3.1%$30.52 +3.1%-$7.30
2007$22.44+3.5%$29.50 +3.5%-$7.05
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.19 $21.45  $5.74
2015$26.50+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$5.65
2014$26.00+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$5.60
2013$25.51+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$5.51
2012$25.01+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$5.36
2011$24.62+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$5.28
2010$24.19+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$5.18
2009$23.93+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$5.17
2008$23.22+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$4.94
2007$22.44+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$4.75
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.
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Best Pay
Connecticut $27.19 8,630
Highest Employment
Connecticut $27.19 8,630

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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