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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment54,210
Mean wage13.72
Entry wage9.57
10th percentile wage9.37
50th percentile wage11.43
90th percentile wage21.53
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities51,69095.4%
Leisure and Hospitality7301.4%
Manufacturing4300.8%
Professional & Business Services3500.6%
Financial Activities3300.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Information21020.38
Other Services28018.90
Education & Health Services22015.83
Public Adminsitration2013.96
Leisure and Hospitality73013.70
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.72 $22.26  -$8.54
2014$13.35+2.8%$21.66 +2.8%-$8.31
2013$12.97+2.9%$21.04 +2.9%-$8.07
2012$12.66+2.5%$20.54 +2.5%-$7.87
2011$12.40+2.1%$20.12 +2.1%-$7.71
2010$12.15+2.0%$19.72 +2.0%-$7.56
2009$11.88+2.4%$19.27 +2.4%-$7.39
2008$11.82+.5%$19.18 +.5%-$7.35
2007$11.80+.2%$19.14 +.2%-$7.34
2006$11.47+2.8%$18.61 +2.8%-$7.14
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.72 $26.98  -$13.26
2014$13.35+2.8%$26.76 +.8%-$13.40
2013$12.97+2.9%$26.19 +2.2%-$13.21
2012$12.66+2.5%$25.66 +2.1%-$13.00
2011$12.40+2.1%$25.22 +1.7%-$12.81
2010$12.15+2.0%$24.82 +1.6%-$12.66
2009$11.88+2.4%$24.41 +1.7%-$12.53
2008$11.82+.5%$24.08 +1.4%-$12.25
2007$11.80+.2%$23.46 +2.6%-$11.66
2006$11.47+2.8%$22.71 +3.3%-$11.23

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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