Medical Scientists, Ex. Epidemiologists (19-1042) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,640
Mean wage		$56.50
Entry wage		$29.60
10th percentile wage		$26.87
50th percentile wage		$43.78
90th percentile wage		N/A

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	740	45.5%
Management of Companies and Enterprises	470	28.5%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	150	9.1%
Educational Services	90	5.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises	470	52.19
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	740	46.76
Educational Services	90	38.14
Hospitals	50	36.90

Medical Scientists, Ex. Epidemiologists (19-1042)

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$43.78		$35.99		$7.79
2016	$42.76	+2.4%	$35.15	+2.4%	$7.61
2015	$41.94	+2%	$34.47	+2%	$7.46
2014	$41.15	+1.9%	$33.83	+1.9%	$7.32
2013	$40.37	+1.9%	$33.18	+1.9%	$7.18
2012	$39.58	+2%	$32.54	+2%	$7.04
2011	$38.96	+1.6%	$32.03	+1.6%	$6.93
2010	$38.28	+1.8%	$31.47	+1.8%	$6.81
2009	$37.87	+1.1%	$31.13	+1.1%	$6.74
2008	$36.75	+3.1%	$30.21	+3.1%	$6.54
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$43.78		$22.06		$21.72
2016	$42.76	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$21.40
2015	$41.94	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$21.03
2014	$41.15	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$20.69
2013	$40.37	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$20.32
2012	$39.58	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$19.88
2011	$38.96	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$19.57
2010	$38.28	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$19.21
2009	$37.87	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$19.06
2008	$36.75	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$18.42

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.


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