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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$42.20
Entry wage$27.45
10th percentile wage$23.36
50th percentile wage$41.51
90th percentile wage$55.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration3057.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration3040.80
Biological Scientists, All Other (19-1029)
All biological scientists not listed separately.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$41.51 $38.46  $3.05
2015$40.46+2.6%$37.48 +2.6%$2.97
2014$39.70+1.9%$36.78 +1.9%$2.92
2013$38.94+1.9%$36.08 +1.9%$2.86
2012$38.18+2.0%$35.38 +2.0%$2.81
2011$37.59+1.6%$34.83 +1.6%$2.76
2010$36.93+1.8%$34.22 +1.8%$2.71
2009$36.54+1.1%$33.85 +1.1%$2.68
2008$35.45+3.1%$32.84 +3.1%$2.60
2007$34.26+3.5%$31.74 +3.5%$2.52
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$41.51 $21.45  $20.06
2015$40.46+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$19.61
2014$39.70+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$19.29
2013$38.94+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$18.95
2012$38.18+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$18.53
2011$37.59+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$18.25
2010$36.93+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$17.92
2009$36.54+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$17.78
2008$35.45+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$17.17
2007$34.26+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$16.57
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 $41.51 40
Highest Employment
Connecticut $41.51 40

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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