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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,050
Mean wage$29.71
Entry wage$17.88
10th percentile wage$15.66
50th percentile wage$29.24
90th percentile wage$43.79
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services69033.4%
Hospitals45022.1%
Public Administration33016.1%
Social Assistance29014.4%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities1808.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Educational Services9039.56
Public Administration33038.53
Hospitals45029.94
Ambulatory Health Care Services69027.14
Social Assistance29023.85
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (21-1023)
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.24 $24.32  $4.92
2015$28.50+2.6%$23.70 +2.6%$4.80
2014$27.96+1.9%$23.26 +1.9%$4.71
2013$27.43+1.9%$22.81 +1.9%$4.62
2012$26.90+2.0%$22.37 +2.0%$4.53
2011$26.48+1.6%$22.02 +1.6%$4.46
2010$26.01+1.8%$21.64 +1.8%$4.38
2009$25.74+1.1%$21.41 +1.1%$4.33
2008$24.97+3.1%$20.77 +3.1%$4.20
2007$24.13+3.5%$20.07 +3.5%$4.06
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.24 $21.45  $7.79
2015$28.50+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$7.65
2014$27.96+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$7.56
2013$27.43+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$7.44
2012$26.90+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$7.25
2011$26.48+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$7.14
2010$26.01+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$7.00
2009$25.74+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$6.98
2008$24.97+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$6.69
2007$24.13+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$6.44
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 $29.24 2,050
Highest Employment
Connecticut $29.24 2,050

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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