| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 15,300 |
| Mean wage | $23.36 |
| Entry wage | $14.75 |
| 10th percentile wage | $13.18 |
| 50th percentile wage | $21.99 |
| 90th percentile wage | $35.75 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores | 2,740 | 17.9% |
| General Merchandise Stores | 2,290 | 15% |
| Food and Beverage Stores | 2,290 | 15% |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | 1,170 | 7.6% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Repair and Maintenance | 20 | 27.14 |
| Telecommunications | 20 | 26.51 |
| Public Administration | 60 | 26.24 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 1,130 | 25.58 |