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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,350
Mean wage$41.12
Entry wage$24.79
10th percentile wage$22.51
50th percentile wage$38.23
90th percentile wage$63.65
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services83062%
Chemical Manufacturing19014.1%
Administrative and Support Services1108.5%
Public Administration705%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods302.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services83041.29
Machinery Manufacturing1039.43
Administrative and Support Services11038.46
Chemical Manufacturing19036.23
Public Administration7034.86
Chemists (19-2031)
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Exclude "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042) and "Biochemists and Biophysicists" (19-1021).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$38.23 $38.46  -$0.22
2015$37.26+2.6%$37.48 +2.6%-$0.22
2014$36.56+1.9%$36.78 +1.9%-$0.21
2013$35.86+1.9%$36.08 +1.9%-$0.21
2012$35.17+2.0%$35.38 +2.0%-$0.21
2011$34.62+1.6%$34.83 +1.6%-$0.20
2010$34.01+1.8%$34.22 +1.8%-$0.20
2009$33.65+1.1%$33.85 +1.1%-$0.20
2008$32.65+3.1%$32.84 +3.1%-$0.19
2007$31.55+3.5%$31.74 +3.5%-$0.18
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$38.23 $21.45  $16.78
2015$37.26+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$16.41
2014$36.56+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$16.16
2013$35.86+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$15.87
2012$35.17+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$15.52
2011$34.62+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$15.28
2010$34.01+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$15.00
2009$33.65+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$14.89
2008$32.65+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$14.37
2007$31.55+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$13.86
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 $38.23 1,350
Highest Employment
Connecticut $38.23 1,350

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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