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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,790
Mean wage$29.47
Entry wage$22.42
10th percentile wage$20.71
50th percentile wage$28.49
90th percentile wage$42.54
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Machinery Manufacturing1608.8%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1206.8%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing1106.1%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing905%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing201%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Specialty Trade Contractors28.91
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing9028.84
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing28.80
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services12028.46
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing11028.06
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.49 $39.77  -$11.28
2015$27.77+2.6%$38.76 +2.6%-$10.99
2014$27.25+1.9%$38.03 +1.9%-$10.78
2013$26.73+1.9%$37.31 +1.9%-$10.58
2012$26.21+2.0%$36.58 +2.0%-$10.37
2011$25.80+1.6%$36.01 +1.6%-$10.21
2010$25.35+1.8%$35.38 +1.8%-$10.03
2009$25.08+1.1%$35.00 +1.1%-$9.92
2008$24.33+3.1%$33.96 +3.1%-$9.63
2007$23.52+3.5%$32.83 +3.5%-$9.31
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.49 $21.45  $7.04
2015$27.77+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$6.92
2014$27.25+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$6.84
2013$26.73+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$6.73
2012$26.21+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$6.56
2011$25.80+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$6.46
2010$25.35+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$6.33
2009$25.08+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$6.32
2008$24.33+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$6.05
2007$23.52+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$5.82
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 $28.49 1,790
Highest Employment
Connecticut $28.49 1,790

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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