| State of Connecticut (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 46,970 |
| Mean wage | $42.65 |
| Entry wage | $27.04 |
| 10th percentile wage | $23.95 |
| 50th percentile wage | $41.30 |
| 90th percentile wage | $63.34 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15,480 | 33% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 7,080 | 15.1% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2,800 | 6% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2,470 | 5.3% |
| Educational Services | 2,380 | 5.1% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 2,000 | 48.28 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 7,080 | 46.28 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2,800 | 45.83 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1,020 | 45.79 |
| Telecommunications | 1,570 | 45.11 |