Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		41,900
Mean wage		$17.14
Entry wage		$11.76
10th percentile wage		$11.36
50th percentile wage		$13.86
90th percentile wage		$26.96

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	39,330	93.9%
Leisure and Hospitality	790	1.9%
Education and Health Services	550	1.3%
Professional and Business Services	470	1.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services	80	$18.86
Education and Health Services	550	$16.61
Public Administration	40	$14.41
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	39,330	$13.86

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes Cashiers (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$13.86		$16.07		-$2.21
2019	$13.15	+5.4%	$15.25	+5.4%	-$2.09
2018	$12.59	+4.4%	$14.60	+4.4%	-$2.00
2017	$12.22	+3.0%	$14.17	+3.0%	-$1.94
2016	$12.07	+1.2%	$13.99	+1.2%	-$1.92
2015	$11.94	+1.1%	$13.84	+1.1%	-$1.90
2014	$11.60	+2.9%	$13.45	+2.9%	-$1.84
2013	$11.32	+2.5%	$13.12	+2.5%	-$1.80
2012	$11.09	+2.1%	$12.86	+2.1%	-$1.76
2011	$10.87	+2.0%	$12.60	+2.0%	-$1.73
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$13.86		$23.93		-$10.07
2019	$13.15	+5.4%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$9.80
2018	$12.59	+4.4%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$9.66
2017	$12.22	+3.0%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$9.44
2016	$12.07	+1.2%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$9.09
2015	$11.94	+1.1%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$8.78
2014	$11.60	+2.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$8.68
2013	$11.32	+2.5%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$8.55
2012	$11.09	+2.1%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$8.44
2011	$10.87	+2.0%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$8.35

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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