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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment10,750
Mean wage$17.63
Entry wage$10.97
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$16.13
90th percentile wage$28.96
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Couriers and Messengers2,17020.2%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods1,30012.1%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers1,0709.9%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods7607.1%
Health and Personal Care Stores5605.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Educational Services5024.63
Postal Service9022.35
Public Administration13021.99
Warehousing and Storage15020.67
Nonstore Retailers20.53
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes ""Couriers and Messengers""
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.13 $16.00  $0.13
2015$15.59+3.5%$15.46 +3.5%$0.13
2014$15.24+2.3%$15.12 +2.3%$0.12
2013$15.00+1.6%$14.87 +1.6%$0.12
2012$14.65+2.4%$14.53 +2.4%$0.12
2011$14.47+1.2%$14.35 +1.2%$0.12
2010$14.20+1.9%$14.08 +1.9%$0.11
2009$13.96+1.7%$13.85 +1.7%$0.11
2008$13.59+2.8%$13.48 +2.8%$0.11
2007$13.23+2.7%$13.12 +2.7%$0.11
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.13 $21.45  -$5.32
2015$15.59+3.5%$20.85 +2.9%-$5.26
2014$15.24+2.3%$20.40 +2.2%-$5.16
2013$15.00+1.6%$19.99 +2.1%-$4.99
2012$14.65+2.4%$19.65 +1.7%-$5.00
2011$14.47+1.2%$19.34 +1.6%-$4.87
2010$14.20+1.9%$19.02 +1.7%-$4.81
2009$13.96+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%-$4.79
2008$13.59+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$4.68
2007$13.23+2.7%$17.69 +3.3%-$4.46
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 $16.13 10,750
Highest Employment
Connecticut $16.13 10,750

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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