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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment6,080
Mean wage27.56
Entry wage18.05
10th percentile wage15.23
50th percentile wage27.30
90th percentile wage41.04
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction4,75078.1%
Manufacturing4607.6%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3205.3%
Education & Health Services2103.5%
Public Adminsitration1903.0%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities32036.45
Professional & Business Services4034.46
Manufacturing46033.29
Education & Health Services21031.83
Public Adminsitration19029.60
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.56 $25.94  $1.62
2014$27.54+.1%$25.92 +.1%$1.62
2013$26.95+2.2%$25.36 +2.2%$1.58
2012$26.54+1.5%$24.98 +1.5%$1.56
2011$26.31+.9%$24.76 +.9%$1.55
2010$25.92+1.5%$24.40 +1.5%$1.52
2009$25.63+1.2%$24.12 +1.2%$1.51
2008$25.35+1.1%$23.86 +1.1%$1.49
2007$24.51+3.4%$23.07 +3.4%$1.44
2006$23.58+4.0%$22.19 +4.0%$1.39
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.56 $26.98  $0.58
2014$27.54+.1%$26.76 +.8%$0.78
2013$26.95+2.2%$26.19 +2.2%$0.76
2012$26.54+1.5%$25.66 +2.1%$0.88
2011$26.31+.9%$25.22 +1.7%$1.09
2010$25.92+1.5%$24.82 +1.6%$1.10
2009$25.63+1.2%$24.41 +1.7%$1.22
2008$25.35+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%$1.28
2007$24.51+3.4%$23.46 +2.6%$1.05
2006$23.58+4.0%$22.71 +3.3%$0.87

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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