| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 49,380 |
| Mean wage | $17.18 |
| Entry wage | $12.68 |
| 10th percentile wage | $11.59 |
| 50th percentile wage | $15.76 |
| 90th percentile wage | $24.60 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | 17,420 | 35.3% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 16,870 | 34.2% |
| Hospitals | 8,120 | 16.4% |
| Social Assistance | 3,230 | 6.5% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 770 | 23.44 |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 1,460 | 21.19 |
| Hospitals | 8,120 | 17.82 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 140 | 17.76 |