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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment10,020
Mean wage16.56
Entry wage12.66
10th percentile wage12.01
50th percentile wage16.57
90th percentile wage22.07
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities8,68086.6%
Education & Health Services1,0009.9%
Public Adminsitration2402.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities8,68016.59
Public Adminsitration24016.47
Education & Health Services1,00016.34
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (53-3022)
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.56 $17.52  -$0.96
2014$16.42+.8%$17.38 +.8%-$0.95
2013$16.06+2.3%$16.99 +2.3%-$0.93
2012$15.80+1.6%$16.72 +1.6%-$0.91
2011$15.43+2.4%$16.33 +2.4%-$0.89
2010$15.24+1.2%$16.13 +1.2%-$0.88
2009$14.96+1.9%$15.82 +1.9%-$0.86
2008$14.71+1.7%$15.57 +1.7%-$0.85
2007$14.32+2.8%$15.15 +2.8%-$0.83
2006$13.94+2.7%$14.75 +2.7%-$0.80
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.56 $26.98  -$10.42
2014$16.42+.8%$26.76 +.8%-$10.33
2013$16.06+2.3%$26.19 +2.2%-$10.13
2012$15.80+1.6%$25.66 +2.1%-$9.86
2011$15.43+2.4%$25.22 +1.7%-$9.78
2010$15.24+1.2%$24.82 +1.6%-$9.58
2009$14.96+1.9%$24.41 +1.7%-$9.44
2008$14.71+1.7%$24.08 +1.4%-$9.36
2007$14.32+2.8%$23.46 +2.6%-$9.14
2006$13.94+2.7%$22.71 +3.3%-$8.77

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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