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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment160
Mean wage27.40
Entry wage18.80
10th percentile wage17.08
50th percentile wage25.52
90th percentile wage42.50
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction12080.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction12028.11
Insulation Workers, Mechanical (47-2132)
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.40 $25.94  $1.46
2014$27.38+.1%$25.92 +.1%$1.46
2013$26.79+2.2%$25.36 +2.2%$1.43
2012$26.38+1.5%$24.98 +1.5%$1.41
2011$26.16+.9%$24.76 +.9%$1.39
2010$25.77+1.5%$24.40 +1.5%$1.37
2009$25.48+1.2%$24.12 +1.2%$1.36
2008$25.21+1.1%$23.86 +1.1%$1.34
2007$24.37+3.4%$23.07 +3.4%$1.30
2006$23.44+4.0%$22.19 +4.0%$1.25
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.40 $26.98  $0.42
2014$27.38+.1%$26.76 +.8%$0.62
2013$26.79+2.2%$26.19 +2.2%$0.60
2012$26.38+1.5%$25.66 +2.1%$0.72
2011$26.16+.9%$25.22 +1.7%$0.94
2010$25.77+1.5%$24.82 +1.6%$0.95
2009$25.48+1.2%$24.41 +1.7%$1.07
2008$25.21+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%$1.13
2007$24.37+3.4%$23.46 +2.6%$0.91
2006$23.44+4.0%$22.71 +3.3%$0.73

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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