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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment8,200
Mean wage46.98
Entry wage31.77
10th percentile wage29.78
50th percentile wage45.31
90th percentile wage69.23
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services3,84046.9%
Financial Activities1,93023.5%
Information1,26015.4%
Manufacturing6107.4%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3604.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities1,93051.20
Manufacturing61047.04
Information1,26046.33
Trade, Transportation & Utilities36045.93
Professional & Business Services3,84045.21
Software Developers, Applications (15-1132)
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficienc
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$46.98 $42.30  $4.68
2014$46.75+.5%$42.09 +.5%$4.66
2013$45.88+1.9%$41.31 +1.9%$4.57
2012$45.00+1.9%$40.52 +1.9%$4.48
2011$44.12+2.0%$39.73 +2.0%$4.40
2010$43.44+1.6%$39.11 +1.6%$4.33
2009$42.68+1.8%$38.43 +1.8%$4.25
2008$42.22+1.1%$38.02 +1.1%$4.21
2007$40.96+3.1%$36.88 +3.1%$4.08
2006$39.59+3.5%$35.65 +3.5%$3.94
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$46.98 $26.98  $20.00
2014$46.75+.5%$26.76 +.8%$19.99
2013$45.88+1.9%$26.19 +2.2%$19.69
2012$45.00+1.9%$25.66 +2.1%$19.34
2011$44.12+2.0%$25.22 +1.7%$18.91
2010$43.44+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%$18.62
2009$42.68+1.8%$24.41 +1.7%$18.27
2008$42.22+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%$18.15
2007$40.96+3.1%$23.46 +2.6%$17.51
2006$39.59+3.5%$22.71 +3.3%$16.88

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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