Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		51,540
Mean wage		$14.26
Entry wage		$10.19
10th percentile wage		$9.65
50th percentile wage		$11.58
90th percentile wage		$22.22

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores	13,230	25.7%
General Merchandise Stores	9,650	18.7%
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	4,900	9.5%
Miscellaneous Store Retailers	4,100	8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Repair and Maintenance		19.12
Educational Services	110	17.96
Ambulatory Health Care Services		17.89
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	3,850	16.42

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$11.58		$14.46		-$2.88
2016	$11.29	+2.6%	$14.10	+2.6%	-$2.80
2015	$11.17	+1.1%	$13.95	+1.1%	-$2.77
2014	$10.85	+2.9%	$13.55	+2.9%	-$2.69
2013	$10.59	+2.5%	$13.22	+2.5%	-$2.63
2012	$10.37	+2.1%	$12.95	+2.1%	-$2.57
2011	$10.17	+2%	$12.70	+2%	-$2.52
2010	$9.93	+2.4%	$12.40	+2.4%	-$2.47
2009	$9.89	+.5%	$12.35	+.5%	-$2.45
2008	$9.87	+.2%	$12.32	+.2%	-$2.45
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.58		$22.06		-$10.48
2016	$11.29	+2.6%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$10.06
2015	$11.17	+1.1%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$9.73
2014	$10.85	+2.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$9.61
2013	$10.59	+2.5%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$9.45
2012	$10.37	+2.1%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$9.33
2011	$10.17	+2%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$9.22
2010	$9.93	+2.4%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$9.13
2009	$9.89	+.5%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$8.92
2008	$9.87	+.2%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$8.46

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.


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