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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,250
Mean wage$70.69
Entry wage$49.26
10th percentile wage$45.64
50th percentile wage$67.55
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing1,18036.2%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services73022.4%
Machinery Manufacturing1905.9%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing1604.8%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing1304%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing1,18073.19
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods4073.02
Construction of Buildings2072.24
Primary Metal Manufacturing1070.52
Utilities6070.32
Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Excludes ""Natural Sciences Managers"" (11-91
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$67.55 $55.95  $11.60
2015$65.21+3.6%$54.01 +3.6%$11.20
2014$63.67+2.4%$52.74 +2.4%$10.93
2013$62.13+2.5%$51.46 +2.5%$10.67
2012$61.12+1.7%$50.62 +1.7%$10.50
2011$60.16+1.6%$49.83 +1.6%$10.33
2010$58.89+2.2%$48.77 +2.2%$10.11
2009$58.46+.7%$48.42 +.7%$10.04
2008$56.65+3.2%$46.93 +3.2%$9.73
2007$54.79+3.4%$45.39 +3.4%$9.41
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$67.55 $21.45  $46.10
2015$65.21+3.6%$20.85 +2.9%$44.36
2014$63.67+2.4%$20.40 +2.2%$43.27
2013$62.13+2.5%$19.99 +2.1%$42.14
2012$61.12+1.7%$19.65 +1.7%$41.47
2011$60.16+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$40.82
2010$58.89+2.2%$19.02 +1.7%$39.87
2009$58.46+.7%$18.76 +1.4%$39.70
2008$56.65+3.2%$18.28 +2.6%$38.38
2007$54.79+3.4%$17.69 +3.3%$37.10
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.
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Connecticut $67.55 3,250
Highest Employment
Connecticut $67.55 3,250

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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