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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment3,280
Mean wage$22.55
Entry wage$15.85
10th percentile wage$14.69
50th percentile wage$22.29
90th percentile wage$30.57
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services2,72082.9%
Public Administration33010.2%
Hospitals2206.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services2,72022.45
Hospitals22021.30
Public Administration33021.13
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (29-2041)
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$22.29 $36.43  -$14.14
2016$21.77+2.4%$35.58 +2.4%-$13.80
2015$21.35+2%$34.90 +2%-$13.54
2014$20.95+1.9%$34.24 +1.9%-$13.29
2013$20.55+1.9%$33.59 +1.9%-$13.03
2012$20.15+2%$32.93 +2%-$12.78
2011$19.84+1.6%$32.42 +1.6%-$12.58
2010$19.49+1.8%$31.85 +1.8%-$12.36
2009$19.28+1.1%$31.51 +1.1%-$12.23
2008$18.71+3.1%$30.58 +3.1%-$11.86
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.29 $22.06  $0.23
2016$21.77+2.4%$21.36 +3.3%$0.41
2015$21.35+2%$20.91 +2.1%$0.44
2014$20.95+1.9%$20.46 +2.2%$0.49
2013$20.55+1.9%$20.05 +2.1%$0.50
2012$20.15+2%$19.70 +1.7%$0.45
2011$19.84+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%$0.44
2010$19.49+1.8%$19.07 +1.7%$0.42
2009$19.28+1.1%$18.81 +1.4%$0.47
2008$18.71+3.1%$18.33 +2.6%$0.38

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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