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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,940
Mean wage30.45
Entry wage18.57
10th percentile wage16.50
50th percentile wage30.26
90th percentile wage43.61
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Information1,31067.4%
Construction34017.3%
Professional & Business Services23012.0%
Other Services502.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction34042.29
Other Services5032.27
Information1,31028.48
Professional & Business Services23024.69
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Ex. Line Installers (49-2022)
Set-up, rearrange, or remove switching and dialing equipment used in central offices. Service or repair telephones and other communication equipment on customers' property. May install equipment in new locations or install wiring and telephone jacks in buildings under construction.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$30.45 $24.36  $6.09
2014$30.30+.5%$24.24 +.5%$6.06
2013$29.68+2.1%$23.74 +2.1%$5.94
2012$29.06+2.1%$23.24 +2.1%$5.81
2011$28.63+1.5%$22.91 +1.5%$5.73
2010$28.01+2.2%$22.41 +2.2%$5.60
2009$27.69+1.2%$22.15 +1.2%$5.54
2008$27.21+1.7%$21.77 +1.7%$5.44
2007$26.42+3.0%$21.13 +3.0%$5.28
2006$25.64+3.0%$20.52 +3.0%$5.13
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.45 $26.98  $3.47
2014$30.30+.5%$26.76 +.8%$3.54
2013$29.68+2.1%$26.19 +2.2%$3.49
2012$29.06+2.1%$25.66 +2.1%$3.40
2011$28.63+1.5%$25.22 +1.7%$3.41
2010$28.01+2.2%$24.82 +1.6%$3.19
2009$27.69+1.2%$24.41 +1.7%$3.28
2008$27.21+1.7%$24.08 +1.4%$3.14
2007$26.42+3.0%$23.46 +2.6%$2.96
2006$25.64+3.0%$22.71 +3.3%$2.93

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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