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Estimated employment2,250
Mean wage$23.23
Entry wage$15.26
10th percentile wage$13.95
50th percentile wage$21.63
90th percentile wage$35.49
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Social Assistance1,05046.6%
Ambulatory Health Care Services53023.6%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities37016.7%
Educational Services1908.3%
Hospitals502.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration5035.89
Ambulatory Health Care Services53022.72
Educational Services19022.35
Social Assistance1,05021.44
Hospitals5020.72
Mental Health Counselors (21-1014)
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychiatrists" (29-1066), and "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$21.63 $24.32  -$2.69
2015$21.08+2.6%$23.70 +2.6%-$2.62
2014$20.69+1.9%$23.26 +1.9%-$2.57
2013$20.29+1.9%$22.81 +1.9%-$2.52
2012$19.90+2.0%$22.37 +2.0%-$2.47
2011$19.59+1.6%$22.02 +1.6%-$2.43
2010$19.24+1.8%$21.64 +1.8%-$2.39
2009$19.04+1.1%$21.41 +1.1%-$2.36
2008$18.47+3.1%$20.77 +3.1%-$2.29
2007$17.85+3.5%$20.07 +3.5%-$2.22
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.63 $21.45  $0.18
2015$21.08+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$0.23
2014$20.69+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$0.28
2013$20.29+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$0.30
2012$19.90+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$0.25
2011$19.59+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$0.25
2010$19.24+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$0.23
2009$19.04+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$0.28
2008$18.47+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$0.19
2007$17.85+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$0.16
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 $21.63 2,250
Highest Employment
Connecticut $21.63 2,250

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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