Public Relations Specialists (27-3031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,450
Mean wage		$34.49
Entry wage		$20.84
10th percentile wage		$18.65
50th percentile wage		$33.52
90th percentile wage		$51.32

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	270	18.7%
Educational Services	200	13.8%
Public Administration	140	9.5%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	130	9.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	40	52.44
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	30	46.05
Administrative and Support Services	10	44.66
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities	30	41.99

Public Relations Specialists (27-3031)

Engage in promoting or creating good will for individuals, groups, or organizations by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media. May prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$33.52		$25.28		$8.24
2016	$32.74	+2.4%	$24.69	+2.4%	$8.05
2015	$32.11	+2%	$24.22	+2%	$7.89
2014	$31.51	+1.9%	$23.76	+1.9%	$7.75
2013	$30.91	+1.9%	$23.31	+1.9%	$7.60
2012	$30.30	+2%	$22.85	+2%	$7.45
2011	$29.83	+1.6%	$22.50	+1.6%	$7.33
2010	$29.31	+1.8%	$22.11	+1.8%	$7.21
2009	$29.00	+1.1%	$21.87	+1.1%	$7.13
2008	$28.13	+3.1%	$21.22	+3.1%	$6.92
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$33.52		$22.06		$11.46
2016	$32.74	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$11.38
2015	$32.11	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$11.20
2014	$31.51	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$11.05
2013	$30.91	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$10.86
2012	$30.30	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$10.60
2011	$29.83	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$10.44
2010	$29.31	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$10.24
2009	$29.00	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$10.19
2008	$28.13	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$9.80

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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