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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment12,580
Mean wage$19.36
Entry wage$12.82
10th percentile wage$11.90
50th percentile wage$17.36
90th percentile wage$31.73
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities9,81078.0%
Professional and Business Services7005.6%
Manufacturing6705.3%
Leisure and Hospitality4303.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration120$28.00
Construction$19.60
Education and Health Services220$18.44
Manufacturing670$18.35
Light Truck Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes Couriers and Messengers (43-5021) and Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.36 $16.89  $0.47
2019$16.35+6.2%$15.91 +6.2%$0.44
2018$15.77+3.7%$15.34 +3.7%$0.43
2017$15.23+3.5%$14.82 +3.5%$0.41
2016$14.72+3.5%$14.32 +3.5%$0.40
2015$14.38+2.4%$13.99 +2.4%$0.39
2014$14.05+2.3%$13.67 +2.3%$0.38
2013$13.83+1.6%$13.45 +1.6%$0.37
2012$13.51+2.4%$13.14 +2.4%$0.37
2011$13.34+1.2%$12.98 +1.2%$0.36
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.36 $23.93  -$6.57
2019$16.35+6.2%$22.96 +4.2%-$6.60
2018$15.77+3.7%$22.26 +3.1%-$6.49
2017$15.23+3.5%$21.66 +2.8%-$6.43
2016$14.72+3.5%$21.17 +2.3%-$6.44
2015$14.38+2.4%$20.73 +2.1%-$6.35
2014$14.05+2.3%$20.28 +2.2%-$6.22
2013$13.83+1.6%$19.87 +2.1%-$6.04
2012$13.51+2.4%$19.53 +1.7%-$6.02
2011$13.34+1.2%$19.23 +1.6%-$5.88

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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