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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,080
Mean wage30.04
Entry wage15.67
10th percentile wage14.50
50th percentile wage25.96
90th percentile wage46.03
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities91084.7%
Professional & Business Services11010.3%
Manufacturing403.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services11037.32
Trade, Transportation & Utilities91028.79
Manufacturing4027.44
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Ex. Farm Products (13-1022)
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$30.04 $38.91  -$8.86
2014$29.87+.6%$38.69 +.6%-$8.81
2013$29.16+2.4%$37.77 +2.4%-$8.61
2012$28.46+2.5%$36.86 +2.5%-$8.40
2011$28.00+1.7%$36.26 +1.7%-$8.26
2010$27.56+1.6%$35.69 +1.6%-$8.13
2009$26.97+2.2%$34.94 +2.2%-$7.96
2008$26.78+.7%$34.68 +.7%-$7.90
2007$25.95+3.2%$33.61 +3.2%-$7.66
2006$25.10+3.4%$32.51 +3.4%-$7.41
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.04 $26.98  $3.06
2014$29.87+.6%$26.76 +.8%$3.11
2013$29.16+2.4%$26.19 +2.2%$2.98
2012$28.46+2.5%$25.66 +2.1%$2.80
2011$28.00+1.7%$25.22 +1.7%$2.78
2010$27.56+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%$2.73
2009$26.97+2.2%$24.41 +1.7%$2.57
2008$26.78+.7%$24.08 +1.4%$2.70
2007$25.95+3.2%$23.46 +2.6%$2.49
2006$25.10+3.4%$22.71 +3.3%$2.39

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.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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