| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 8,180 |
| Mean wage | $33.71 |
| Entry wage | $21.12 |
| 10th percentile wage | $19.04 |
| 50th percentile wage | $31.79 |
| 90th percentile wage | $51.39 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 1,380 | 16.8% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1,350 | 16.6% |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 580 | 7.1% |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 530 | 6.5% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Utilities | 190 | 50.25 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | | 41.08 |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | 10 | 39.12 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 320 | 38.72 |