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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment4,340
Mean wage$15.47
Entry wage$9.81
10th percentile wage$9.39
50th percentile wage$12.55
90th percentile wage$25.62
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Personal and Laundry Services1,09025.2%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers98022.5%
Rental and Leasing Services68015.7%
Real Estate3608.4%
Food and Beverage Stores2305.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Repair and Maintenance19020.28
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers8018.20
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers98017.13
Real Estate36013.90
Rental and Leasing Services68013.24
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.55 $13.96  -$1.41
2015$12.38+1.3%$13.78 +1.3%-$1.39
2014$12.03+2.9%$13.38 +2.9%-$1.35
2013$11.74+2.5%$13.06 +2.5%-$1.31
2012$11.50+2.1%$12.79 +2.1%-$1.29
2011$11.27+2.0%$12.54 +2.0%-$1.26
2010$11.01+2.4%$12.25 +2.4%-$1.23
2009$10.96+.5%$12.19 +.5%-$1.23
2008$10.94+.2%$12.17 +.2%-$1.22
2007$10.64+2.8%$11.84 +2.8%-$1.19
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.55 $21.45  -$8.90
2015$12.38+1.3%$20.85 +2.9%-$8.46
2014$12.03+2.9%$20.40 +2.2%-$8.37
2013$11.74+2.5%$19.99 +2.1%-$8.25
2012$11.50+2.1%$19.65 +1.7%-$8.14
2011$11.27+2.0%$19.34 +1.6%-$8.06
2010$11.01+2.4%$19.02 +1.7%-$8.00
2009$10.96+.5%$18.76 +1.4%-$7.79
2008$10.94+.2%$18.28 +2.6%-$7.33
2007$10.64+2.8%$17.69 +3.3%-$7.05
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 $12.55 4,340
Highest Employment
Connecticut $12.55 4,340

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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