| State of Connecticut (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 2,180 |
| Mean wage | $12.81 |
| Entry wage | $9.74 |
| 10th percentile wage | $9.44 |
| 50th percentile wage | $11.08 |
| 90th percentile wage | $19.21 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment
Percent |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 1,260 | 57.7% |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | 350 | 16% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 180 | 8.4% |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | 50 | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 50 | 2.1% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment
Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 50 | 15.13 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | | 13.90 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | | 11.87 |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | 350 | 11.16 |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 1,260 | 10.98 |
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| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (39-2021) |
| Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks. Exclude "Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers" (31-9096). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $11.08 | | $12.20 |
| -$1.12 | | 2015 | $10.79 | +2.7% | $11.88 |
+2.7% | -$1.09 | | 2014 | $10.57 | +2.0% | $11.64 |
+2.0% | -$1.06 | | 2013 | $10.44 | +1.3% | $11.49 |
+1.3% | -$1.05 | | 2012 | $10.28 | +1.5% | $11.32 |
+1.5% | -$1.03 | | 2011 | $10.14 | +1.4% | $11.17 |
+1.4% | -$1.02 | | 2010 | $10.03 | +1.1% | $11.05 |
+1.1% | -$1.01 | | 2009 | $9.84 | +2.0% | $10.83 |
+2.0% | -$0.99 | | 2008 | $9.57 | +2.8% | $10.54 |
+2.8% | -$0.96 | | 2007 | $9.19 | +4.1% | $10.12 |
+4.1% | -$0.92 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $11.08 | | $21.45 |
| -$10.37 | | 2015 | $10.79 | +2.7% | $20.85 |
+2.9% | -$10.06 | | 2014 | $10.57 | +2.0% | $20.40 |
+2.2% | -$9.83 | | 2013 | $10.44 | +1.3% | $19.99 |
+2.1% | -$9.55 | | 2012 | $10.28 | +1.5% | $19.65 |
+1.7% | -$9.36 | | 2011 | $10.14 | +1.4% | $19.34 |
+1.6% | -$9.19 | | 2010 | $10.03 | +1.1% | $19.02 |
+1.7% | -$8.98 | | 2009 | $9.84 | +2.0% | $18.76 |
+1.4% | -$8.92 | | 2008 | $9.57 | +2.8% | $18.28 |
+2.6% | -$8.70 | | 2007 | $9.19 | +4.1% | $17.69 |
+3.3% | -$8.50 |
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Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research
200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285
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