| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 37,290 |
| Mean wage | $25.93 |
| Entry wage | $12.95 |
| 10th percentile wage | $11.11 |
| 50th percentile wage | $25.22 |
| 90th percentile wage | $42.16 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Public Administration | 21,720 | 58.3% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 8,130 | 21.8% |
| Educational Services | 2,310 | 6.2% |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | 1,190 | 3.2% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 21,720 | 32.14 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | | 27.06 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 60 | 22.42 |
| Educational Services | 2,310 | 19.21 |