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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,980
Mean wage27.00
Entry wage15.27
10th percentile wage13.91
50th percentile wage21.52
90th percentile wage37.53
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality1,80091.2%
Education & Health Services904.4%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities502.4%
Public Adminsitration201.2%
Manufacturing100.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing1049.17
Public Adminsitration2029.88
Leisure and Hospitality1,80027.62
Education & Health Services9026.82
Trade, Transportation & Utilities5026.39
Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.00 $12.05  $14.95
2014$26.80+.7%$11.96 +.7%$14.84
2013$26.27+2.0%$11.72 +2.0%$14.54
2012$25.93+1.3%$11.57 +1.3%$14.36
2011$25.56+1.5%$11.41 +1.5%$14.15
2010$25.20+1.4%$11.25 +1.4%$13.95
2009$24.94+1.1%$11.13 +1.1%$13.81
2008$24.45+2.0%$10.91 +2.0%$13.54
2007$23.78+2.8%$10.61 +2.8%$13.17
2006$22.85+4.1%$10.20 +4.1%$12.65
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.00 $26.98  $0.02
2014$26.80+.7%$26.76 +.8%$0.04
2013$26.27+2.0%$26.19 +2.2%$0.08
2012$25.93+1.3%$25.66 +2.1%$0.27
2011$25.56+1.5%$25.22 +1.7%$0.34
2010$25.20+1.4%$24.82 +1.6%$0.38
2009$24.94+1.1%$24.41 +1.7%$0.53
2008$24.45+2.0%$24.08 +1.4%$0.37
2007$23.78+2.8%$23.46 +2.6%$0.32
2006$22.85+4.1%$22.71 +3.3%$0.14

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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