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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,040
Mean wage17.42
Entry wage10.85
10th percentile wage10.06
50th percentile wage14.56
90th percentile wage30.61
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities46044.4%
Other Services18017.0%
Financial Activities15014.5%
Construction12011.2%
Leisure and Hospitality404.0%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing2021.34
Public Adminsitration2020.74
Education & Health Services2020.16
Construction12019.03
Trade, Transportation & Utilities46018.68
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (49-9098)
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties, such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.42 $24.36  -$6.94
2014$17.33+.5%$24.24 +.5%-$6.90
2013$16.98+2.1%$23.74 +2.1%-$6.76
2012$16.62+2.1%$23.24 +2.1%-$6.62
2011$16.38+1.5%$22.91 +1.5%-$6.52
2010$16.02+2.2%$22.41 +2.2%-$6.38
2009$15.84+1.2%$22.15 +1.2%-$6.31
2008$15.57+1.7%$21.77 +1.7%-$6.20
2007$15.11+3.0%$21.13 +3.0%-$6.02
2006$14.67+3.0%$20.52 +3.0%-$5.84
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.42 $26.98  -$9.56
2014$17.33+.5%$26.76 +.8%-$9.42
2013$16.98+2.1%$26.19 +2.2%-$9.20
2012$16.62+2.1%$25.66 +2.1%-$9.03
2011$16.38+1.5%$25.22 +1.7%-$8.83
2010$16.02+2.2%$24.82 +1.6%-$8.79
2009$15.84+1.2%$24.41 +1.7%-$8.56
2008$15.57+1.7%$24.08 +1.4%-$8.50
2007$15.11+3.0%$23.46 +2.6%-$8.34
2006$14.67+3.0%$22.71 +3.3%-$8.03

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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