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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment8,710
Mean wage$21.08
Entry wage$13.16
10th percentile wage$11.54
50th percentile wage$20.31
90th percentile wage$32.48
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers3,81043.7%
Repair and Maintenance3,08035.4%
Gasoline Stations90010.4%
Public Administration2202.6%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods800.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Postal Service8028.80
Administrative and Support Services2028.01
Public Administration22027.62
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries3025.83
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing23.47
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$20.31 $23.37  -$3.06
2015$19.81+2.5%$22.79 +2.5%-$2.98
2014$19.40+2.1%$22.32 +2.1%-$2.92
2013$18.99+2.1%$21.85 +2.1%-$2.86
2012$18.72+1.5%$21.53 +1.5%-$2.81
2011$18.31+2.2%$21.07 +2.2%-$2.75
2010$18.10+1.2%$20.82 +1.2%-$2.72
2009$17.79+1.7%$20.47 +1.7%-$2.67
2008$17.27+3.0%$19.87 +3.0%-$2.60
2007$16.76+3.0%$19.29 +3.0%-$2.52
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$20.31 $21.45  -$1.14
2015$19.81+2.5%$20.85 +2.9%-$1.04
2014$19.40+2.1%$20.40 +2.2%-$1.00
2013$18.99+2.1%$19.99 +2.1%-$1.00
2012$18.72+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$0.93
2011$18.31+2.2%$19.34 +1.6%-$1.03
2010$18.10+1.2%$19.02 +1.7%-$0.91
2009$17.79+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%-$0.97
2008$17.27+3.0%$18.28 +2.6%-$1.01
2007$16.76+3.0%$17.69 +3.3%-$0.93
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 $20.31 8,710
Highest Employment
Connecticut $20.31 8,710

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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