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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,600
Mean wage$16.73
Entry wage$12.26
10th percentile wage$11.13
50th percentile wage$16.00
90th percentile wage$23.70
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places1,06029.6%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities1,06029.5%
Educational Services63017.4%
Hospitals3008.3%
Public Administration1303.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Hospitals30018.18
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities1,06016.51
Educational Services63016.15
Food Services and Drinking Places1,06015.43
Public Administration13015.14
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (35-2012)
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.00 $10.33  $5.67
2015$15.57+2.7%$10.06 +2.7%$5.52
2014$15.26+2.0%$9.86 +2.0%$5.41
2013$15.07+1.3%$9.73 +1.3%$5.34
2012$14.85+1.5%$9.59 +1.5%$5.26
2011$14.65+1.4%$9.46 +1.4%$5.19
2010$14.49+1.1%$9.36 +1.1%$5.14
2009$14.21+2.0%$9.17 +2.0%$5.03
2008$13.82+2.8%$8.92 +2.8%$4.90
2007$13.28+4.1%$8.57 +4.1%$4.71
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.00 $21.45  -$5.45
2015$15.57+2.7%$20.85 +2.9%-$5.27
2014$15.26+2.0%$20.40 +2.2%-$5.13
2013$15.07+1.3%$19.99 +2.1%-$4.92
2012$14.85+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$4.79
2011$14.65+1.4%$19.34 +1.6%-$4.69
2010$14.49+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$4.52
2009$14.21+2.0%$18.76 +1.4%-$4.55
2008$13.82+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$4.45
2007$13.28+4.1%$17.69 +3.3%-$4.41
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 $16.00 3,600
Highest Employment
Connecticut $16.00 3,600

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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