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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,110
Mean wage46.36
Entry wage29.87
10th percentile wage27.37
50th percentile wage42.37
90th percentile wage66.58
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Financial Activities67060.5%
Professional & Business Services26023.3%
Manufacturing1109.6%
Public Adminsitration403.1%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities302.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services1049.73
Professional & Business Services26048.48
Manufacturing11047.52
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3045.98
Public Adminsitration4045.75
Operations Research Analysts (15-2031)
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$46.36 $42.30  $4.06
2014$46.13+.5%$42.09 +.5%$4.04
2013$45.27+1.9%$41.31 +1.9%$3.96
2012$44.41+1.9%$40.52 +1.9%$3.89
2011$43.54+2.0%$39.73 +2.0%$3.81
2010$42.87+1.6%$39.11 +1.6%$3.75
2009$42.11+1.8%$38.43 +1.8%$3.69
2008$41.66+1.1%$38.02 +1.1%$3.65
2007$40.42+3.1%$36.88 +3.1%$3.54
2006$39.07+3.5%$35.65 +3.5%$3.42
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$46.36 $26.98  $19.38
2014$46.13+.5%$26.76 +.8%$19.37
2013$45.27+1.9%$26.19 +2.2%$19.08
2012$44.41+1.9%$25.66 +2.1%$18.75
2011$43.54+2.0%$25.22 +1.7%$18.32
2010$42.87+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%$18.04
2009$42.11+1.8%$24.41 +1.7%$17.71
2008$41.66+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%$17.59
2007$40.42+3.1%$23.46 +2.6%$16.97
2006$39.07+3.5%$22.71 +3.3%$16.36

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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