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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment3,810
Mean wage14.75
Entry wage9.57
10th percentile wage9.17
50th percentile wage12.87
90th percentile wage23.02
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities2,54066.5%
Education & Health Services75019.6%
Other Services1905.1%
Leisure and Hospitality1203.2%
Financial Activities1002.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services10020.05
Public Adminsitration8015.92
Financial Activities10015.56
Trade, Transportation & Utilities2,54014.74
Education & Health Services75014.71
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Ex. Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$14.75 $17.52  -$2.77
2014$14.63+.8%$17.38 +.8%-$2.74
2013$14.30+2.3%$16.99 +2.3%-$2.68
2012$14.07+1.6%$16.72 +1.6%-$2.64
2011$13.75+2.4%$16.33 +2.4%-$2.58
2010$13.58+1.2%$16.13 +1.2%-$2.54
2009$13.32+1.9%$15.82 +1.9%-$2.50
2008$13.10+1.7%$15.57 +1.7%-$2.46
2007$12.75+2.8%$15.15 +2.8%-$2.39
2006$12.41+2.7%$14.75 +2.7%-$2.33
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$14.75 $26.98  -$12.23
2014$14.63+.8%$26.76 +.8%-$12.13
2013$14.30+2.3%$26.19 +2.2%-$11.88
2012$14.07+1.6%$25.66 +2.1%-$11.58
2011$13.75+2.4%$25.22 +1.7%-$11.47
2010$13.58+1.2%$24.82 +1.6%-$11.24
2009$13.32+1.9%$24.41 +1.7%-$11.08
2008$13.10+1.7%$24.08 +1.4%-$10.97
2007$12.75+2.8%$23.46 +2.6%-$10.70
2006$12.41+2.7%$22.71 +3.3%-$10.29

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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