CT.Gov Home Connecticut LMI 1Q 2017 Connecticut Occupational Employment & Wages Home
Select Occupation
State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment660
Mean wage$37.85
Entry wage$27.68
10th percentile wage$25.34
50th percentile wage$38.20
90th percentile wage$50.35
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration27041.4%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing609.1%
Hospitals405.8%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services405.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Hospitals4044.11
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing6042.36
Management of Companies and Enterprises2037.96
Public Administration27037.14
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (29-9011)
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Include environmental protection officers.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$38.20 $36.43  $1.77
2016$37.31+2.4%$35.58 +2.4%$1.73
2015$36.59+2%$34.90 +2%$1.70
2014$35.91+1.9%$34.24 +1.9%$1.66
2013$35.22+1.9%$33.59 +1.9%$1.63
2012$34.53+2%$32.93 +2%$1.60
2011$34.00+1.6%$32.42 +1.6%$1.58
2010$33.40+1.8%$31.85 +1.8%$1.55
2009$33.05+1.1%$31.51 +1.1%$1.53
2008$32.06+3.1%$30.58 +3.1%$1.49
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$38.20 $22.06  $16.14
2016$37.31+2.4%$21.36 +3.3%$15.95
2015$36.59+2%$20.91 +2.1%$15.68
2014$35.91+1.9%$20.46 +2.2%$15.44
2013$35.22+1.9%$20.05 +2.1%$15.17
2012$34.53+2%$19.70 +1.7%$14.83
2011$34.00+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%$14.60
2010$33.40+1.8%$19.07 +1.7%$14.33
2009$33.05+1.1%$18.81 +1.4%$14.23
2008$32.06+3.1%$18.33 +2.6%$13.73

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.
Go Connecticut LMI Home State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research
200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285
LMI Home | CTDOL Home | CT.gov | Feedback | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Policy
Product funded by a grant awarded by USDOL's Employment and Training Administration. (more)
Go to the State of Connecticut website