Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (21-1012) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,650
Mean wage		$30.51
Entry wage		$16.07
10th percentile wage		$13.21
50th percentile wage		$30.38
90th percentile wage		$48.44

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Educational Services	2,540	54.7%
Social Assistance	1,260	27.2%
Public Administration	320	6.8%
Hospitals	30	0.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	2,540	35.86
Public Administration	320	34.68
Hospitals	30	33.05
Social Assistance	1,260	19.23

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (21-1012)

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$30.38		$24.79		$5.59
2016	$29.67	+2.4%	$24.21	+2.4%	$5.46
2015	$29.10	+2%	$23.75	+2%	$5.35
2014	$28.56	+1.9%	$23.30	+1.9%	$5.25
2013	$28.01	+1.9%	$22.86	+1.9%	$5.15
2012	$27.47	+2%	$22.41	+2%	$5.05
2011	$27.04	+1.6%	$22.06	+1.6%	$4.98
2010	$26.56	+1.8%	$21.68	+1.8%	$4.89
2009	$26.28	+1.1%	$21.44	+1.1%	$4.84
2008	$25.50	+3.1%	$20.81	+3.1%	$4.69
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.38		$22.06		$8.32
2016	$29.67	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$8.31
2015	$29.10	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$8.19
2014	$28.56	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$8.09
2013	$28.01	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$7.96
2012	$27.47	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$7.76
2011	$27.04	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$7.64
2010	$26.56	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$7.50
2009	$26.28	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$7.47
2008	$25.50	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$7.17

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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