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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage47.96
Entry wage36.25
10th percentile wage32.69
50th percentile wage47.03
90th percentile wage66.85
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing6056.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing6046.15
Materials Scientists (19-2032)
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and manmade materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Include glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$47.96 $40.16  $7.80
2014$47.73+.5%$39.96 +.5%$7.76
2013$46.83+1.9%$39.22 +1.9%$7.62
2012$45.94+1.9%$38.47 +1.9%$7.47
2011$45.05+2.0%$37.72 +2.0%$7.33
2010$44.35+1.6%$37.13 +1.6%$7.21
2009$43.57+1.8%$36.48 +1.8%$7.09
2008$43.10+1.1%$36.09 +1.1%$7.01
2007$41.82+3.1%$35.02 +3.1%$6.80
2006$40.42+3.5%$33.85 +3.5%$6.57
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$47.96 $26.98  $20.98
2014$47.73+.5%$26.76 +.8%$20.97
2013$46.83+1.9%$26.19 +2.2%$20.65
2012$45.94+1.9%$25.66 +2.1%$20.28
2011$45.05+2.0%$25.22 +1.7%$19.83
2010$44.35+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%$19.52
2009$43.57+1.8%$24.41 +1.7%$19.16
2008$43.10+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%$19.03
2007$41.82+3.1%$23.46 +2.6%$18.36
2006$40.42+3.5%$22.71 +3.3%$17.71

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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