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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment8,840
Mean wage$28.18
Entry wage$24.29
10th percentile wage$22.31
50th percentile wage$28.11
90th percentile wage$34.40
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services8,20092.8%
Public Administration4505.1%
Professional and Business Services1701.9%
Financial Activities100.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Financial Activities10$34.36
Public Administration450$29.22
Education and Health Services8,200$28.06
Professional and Business Services170$28.04
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.11 $38.66  -$10.55
2019$27.21+3.3%$37.43 +3.3%-$10.21
2018$26.50+2.7%$36.45 +2.7%-$9.94
2017$25.89+2.4%$35.61 +2.4%-$9.71
2016$25.48+1.6%$35.05 +1.6%-$9.56
2015$25.00+2.0%$34.38 +2.0%-$9.38
2014$24.53+1.9%$33.73 +1.9%-$9.20
2013$24.06+1.9%$33.09 +1.9%-$9.02
2012$23.59+2.0%$32.45 +2.0%-$8.85
2011$23.22+1.6%$31.94 +1.6%-$8.71
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.11 $23.93  $4.18
2019$27.21+3.3%$22.96 +4.2%$4.26
2018$26.50+2.7%$22.26 +3.1%$4.24
2017$25.89+2.4%$21.66 +2.8%$4.23
2016$25.48+1.6%$21.17 +2.3%$4.32
2015$25.00+2.0%$20.73 +2.1%$4.27
2014$24.53+1.9%$20.28 +2.2%$4.25
2013$24.06+1.9%$19.87 +2.1%$4.19
2012$23.59+2.0%$19.53 +1.7%$4.06
2011$23.22+1.6%$19.23 +1.6%$4.00

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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