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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment3,370
Mean wage$18.03
Entry wage$12.94
10th percentile wage$12.21
50th percentile wage$16.85
90th percentile wage$25.96
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing1,30038.6%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing91027%
Administrative and Support Services41012.2%
Machinery Manufacturing2407.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Miscellaneous Manufacturing5020.46
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3020.30
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing17018.08
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing91017.99
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (51-2022)
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.85 $19.03  -$2.18
2016$16.25+3.7%$18.35 +3.7%-$2.10
2015$15.86+2.4%$17.92 +2.4%-$2.05
2014$15.50+2.3%$17.51 +2.3%-$2.00
2013$15.21+1.9%$17.18 +1.9%-$1.96
2012$14.96+1.7%$16.89 +1.7%-$1.93
2011$14.72+1.6%$16.62 +1.6%-$1.90
2010$14.56+1.1%$16.44 +1.1%-$1.88
2009$14.31+1.8%$16.16 +1.8%-$1.85
2008$13.93+2.7%$15.74 +2.7%-$1.80
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.85 $22.06  -$5.21
2016$16.25+3.7%$21.36 +3.3%-$5.10
2015$15.86+2.4%$20.91 +2.1%-$5.04
2014$15.50+2.3%$20.46 +2.2%-$4.95
2013$15.21+1.9%$20.05 +2.1%-$4.83
2012$14.96+1.7%$19.70 +1.7%-$4.74
2011$14.72+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%-$4.67
2010$14.56+1.1%$19.07 +1.7%-$4.50
2009$14.31+1.8%$18.81 +1.4%-$4.50
2008$13.93+2.7%$18.33 +2.6%-$4.39

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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