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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment740
Mean wage25.19
Entry wage16.84
10th percentile wage15.66
50th percentile wage25.87
90th percentile wage35.58
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services45060.6%
Construction26035.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services45025.55
Construction26024.97
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098)
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Exclude "Electricians" (47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$25.19 $24.36  $0.83
2014$25.07+.5%$24.24 +.5%$0.83
2013$24.55+2.1%$23.74 +2.1%$0.81
2012$24.04+2.1%$23.24 +2.1%$0.79
2011$23.69+1.5%$22.91 +1.5%$0.78
2010$23.17+2.2%$22.41 +2.2%$0.76
2009$22.90+1.2%$22.15 +1.2%$0.75
2008$22.51+1.7%$21.77 +1.7%$0.74
2007$21.85+3.0%$21.13 +3.0%$0.72
2006$21.21+3.0%$20.52 +3.0%$0.70
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.19 $26.98  -$1.79
2014$25.07+.5%$26.76 +.8%-$1.69
2013$24.55+2.1%$26.19 +2.2%-$1.63
2012$24.04+2.1%$25.66 +2.1%-$1.62
2011$23.69+1.5%$25.22 +1.7%-$1.53
2010$23.17+2.2%$24.82 +1.6%-$1.65
2009$22.90+1.2%$24.41 +1.7%-$1.50
2008$22.51+1.7%$24.08 +1.4%-$1.56
2007$21.85+3.0%$23.46 +2.6%-$1.60
2006$21.21+3.0%$22.71 +3.3%-$1.49

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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