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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment12,580
Mean wage22.68
Entry wage16.52
10th percentile wage15.03
50th percentile wage22.14
90th percentile wage30.62
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities7,93063.1%
Professional & Business Services1,42011.3%
Construction1,1809.4%
Manufacturing8406.7%
Financial Activities4703.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction1,18026.32
Public Adminsitration20025.68
Financial Activities47023.75
Trade, Transportation & Utilities7,93022.45
Professional & Business Services1,42022.00
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.68 $17.52  $5.16
2014$22.49+.8%$17.38 +.8%$5.12
2013$21.99+2.3%$16.99 +2.3%$5.00
2012$21.64+1.6%$16.72 +1.6%$4.92
2011$21.14+2.4%$16.33 +2.4%$4.81
2010$20.88+1.2%$16.13 +1.2%$4.75
2009$20.48+1.9%$15.82 +1.9%$4.66
2008$20.15+1.7%$15.57 +1.7%$4.58
2007$19.61+2.8%$15.15 +2.8%$4.46
2006$19.09+2.7%$14.75 +2.7%$4.34
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.68 $26.98  -$4.30
2014$22.49+.8%$26.76 +.8%-$4.26
2013$21.99+2.3%$26.19 +2.2%-$4.19
2012$21.64+1.6%$25.66 +2.1%-$4.02
2011$21.14+2.4%$25.22 +1.7%-$4.08
2010$20.88+1.2%$24.82 +1.6%-$3.94
2009$20.48+1.9%$24.41 +1.7%-$3.92
2008$20.15+1.7%$24.08 +1.4%-$3.92
2007$19.61+2.8%$23.46 +2.6%-$3.84
2006$19.09+2.7%$22.71 +3.3%-$3.62

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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