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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment52,950
Mean wage$13.59
Entry wage$9.61
10th percentile wage$9.36
50th percentile wage$11.19
90th percentile wage$20.98
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores13,20024.9%
General Merchandise Stores10,68020.2%
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers5,0409.5%
Miscellaneous Store Retailers4,0307.6%
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores3,7607.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Repair and Maintenance14020.93
Educational Services11018.57
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods31017.00
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing1016.35
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers3,70016.09
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.19 $13.96  -$2.77
2015$11.04+1.3%$13.78 +1.3%-$2.73
2014$10.73+2.9%$13.38 +2.9%-$2.65
2013$10.47+2.5%$13.06 +2.5%-$2.59
2012$10.26+2.1%$12.79 +2.1%-$2.53
2011$10.05+2.0%$12.54 +2.0%-$2.48
2010$9.82+2.4%$12.25 +2.4%-$2.43
2009$9.78+.5%$12.19 +.5%-$2.41
2008$9.76+.2%$12.17 +.2%-$2.41
2007$9.49+2.8%$11.84 +2.8%-$2.34
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.19 $21.45  -$10.26
2015$11.04+1.3%$20.85 +2.9%-$9.80
2014$10.73+2.9%$20.40 +2.2%-$9.67
2013$10.47+2.5%$19.99 +2.1%-$9.52
2012$10.26+2.1%$19.65 +1.7%-$9.39
2011$10.05+2.0%$19.34 +1.6%-$9.28
2010$9.82+2.4%$19.02 +1.7%-$9.19
2009$9.78+.5%$18.76 +1.4%-$8.98
2008$9.76+.2%$18.28 +2.6%-$8.52
2007$9.49+2.8%$17.69 +3.3%-$8.20
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 $11.19 52,950
Highest Employment
Connecticut $11.19 52,950

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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