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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,070
Mean wage$17.92
Entry wage$12.35
10th percentile wage$11.23
50th percentile wage$16.56
90th percentile wage$27.05
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing1,22039.7%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing90029.3%
Administrative and Support Services36011.8%
Machinery Manufacturing1906.1%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing902.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Machinery Manufacturing19019.76
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing9019.62
Miscellaneous Manufacturing5019.00
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3018.81
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods18.62
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (51-2022)
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.56 $18.67  -$2.11
2015$16.03+3.3%$18.08 +3.3%-$2.04
2014$15.67+2.3%$17.67 +2.3%-$1.99
2013$15.38+1.9%$17.33 +1.9%-$1.95
2012$15.12+1.7%$17.05 +1.7%-$1.92
2011$14.88+1.6%$16.77 +1.6%-$1.89
2010$14.72+1.1%$16.59 +1.1%-$1.87
2009$14.46+1.8%$16.30 +1.8%-$1.84
2008$14.08+2.7%$15.88 +2.7%-$1.79
2007$13.76+2.3%$15.51 +2.3%-$1.75
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.56 $21.45  -$4.89
2015$16.03+3.3%$20.85 +2.9%-$4.81
2014$15.67+2.3%$20.40 +2.2%-$4.73
2013$15.38+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%-$4.61
2012$15.12+1.7%$19.65 +1.7%-$4.53
2011$14.88+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%-$4.46
2010$14.72+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$4.29
2009$14.46+1.8%$18.76 +1.4%-$4.29
2008$14.08+2.7%$18.28 +2.6%-$4.19
2007$13.76+2.3%$17.69 +3.3%-$3.93
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 $16.56 3,070
Highest Employment
Connecticut $16.56 3,070

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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