Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers (53-3033) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		10,530
Mean wage		$18.34
Entry wage		$11.48
10th percentile wage		$10.42
50th percentile wage		$16.64
90th percentile wage		$29.98

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	1,430	13.6%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	1,020	9.7%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	870	8.2%
Health and Personal Care Stores	680	6.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Truck Transportation	70	26.46
Public Administration	140	24.86
Educational Services	60	24.05
Postal Service	80	22.05

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers (53-3033)

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes ""Couriers and Messengers""


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.64		$16.65		$0.00
2016	$15.88	+4.8%	$15.89	+4.8%	$0.00
2015	$15.51	+2.4%	$15.52	+2.4%	$0.00
2014	$15.16	+2.3%	$15.17	+2.3%	$0.00
2013	$14.92	+1.6%	$14.93	+1.6%	$0.00
2012	$14.57	+2.4%	$14.58	+2.4%	$0.00
2011	$14.39	+1.2%	$14.40	+1.2%	$0.00
2010	$14.13	+1.9%	$14.13	+1.9%	$0.00
2009	$13.89	+1.7%	$13.90	+1.7%	$0.00
2008	$13.52	+2.8%	$13.53	+2.8%	$0.00
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.64		$22.06		-$5.42
2016	$15.88	+4.8%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$5.47
2015	$15.51	+2.4%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$5.39
2014	$15.16	+2.3%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$5.29
2013	$14.92	+1.6%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$5.12
2012	$14.57	+2.4%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$5.12
2011	$14.39	+1.2%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$5.00
2010	$14.13	+1.9%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$4.94
2009	$13.89	+1.7%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$4.91
2008	$13.52	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$4.80

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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