| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 162,400 |
| Mean wage | $22.16 |
| Entry wage | $10.34 |
| 10th percentile wage | $9.68 |
| 50th percentile wage | $14.46 |
| 90th percentile wage | $42.58 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Food and Beverage Stores | 20,530 | 12.6% |
| General Merchandise Stores | 17,430 | 10.7% |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores | 16,590 | 10.2% |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 8,240 | 5.1% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 3,940 | 53.39 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 570 | 45.50 |
| Air Transportation | 10 | 41.38 |
| Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | 420 | 38.94 |