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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment100
Mean wage31.29
Entry wage25.78
10th percentile wage24.79
50th percentile wage30.53
90th percentile wage39.85
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Construction
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 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction37.19
Boilermakers (47-2011)
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$31.29 $25.94  $5.35
2014$31.26+.1%$25.92 +.1%$5.35
2013$30.59+2.2%$25.36 +2.2%$5.23
2012$30.13+1.5%$24.98 +1.5%$5.15
2011$29.87+.9%$24.76 +.9%$5.11
2010$29.43+1.5%$24.40 +1.5%$5.03
2009$29.10+1.2%$24.12 +1.2%$4.97
2008$28.79+1.1%$23.86 +1.1%$4.92
2007$27.83+3.4%$23.07 +3.4%$4.76
2006$26.77+4.0%$22.19 +4.0%$4.58
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$31.29 $26.98  $4.31
2014$31.26+.1%$26.76 +.8%$4.50
2013$30.59+2.2%$26.19 +2.2%$4.41
2012$30.13+1.5%$25.66 +2.1%$4.47
2011$29.87+.9%$25.22 +1.7%$4.65
2010$29.43+1.5%$24.82 +1.6%$4.61
2009$29.10+1.2%$24.41 +1.7%$4.69
2008$28.79+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%$4.71
2007$27.83+3.4%$23.46 +2.6%$4.37
2006$26.77+4.0%$22.71 +3.3%$4.06

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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