CT.Gov Home Connecticut LMI 1Q 2016 Connecticut Occupational Employment & Wages Home
Select Occupation
State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,850
Mean wage$39.43
Entry wage$32.28
10th percentile wage$31.40
50th percentile wage$39.86
90th percentile wage$48.66
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services3,79098.5%
Public Administration200.6%
Hospitals200.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services3,79039.95
Hospitals2036.34
Public Administration2034.88
Dental Hygienists (29-2021)
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$39.86 $35.74  $4.12
2015$38.85+2.6%$34.83 +2.6%$4.02
2014$38.12+1.9%$34.18 +1.9%$3.94
2013$37.39+1.9%$33.53 +1.9%$3.86
2012$36.66+2.0%$32.88 +2.0%$3.79
2011$36.10+1.6%$32.36 +1.6%$3.73
2010$35.46+1.8%$31.80 +1.8%$3.67
2009$35.08+1.1%$31.46 +1.1%$3.63
2008$34.04+3.1%$30.52 +3.1%$3.52
2007$32.90+3.5%$29.50 +3.5%$3.40
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$39.86 $21.45  $18.41
2015$38.85+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$18.00
2014$38.12+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$17.72
2013$37.39+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$17.40
2012$36.66+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$17.02
2011$36.10+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$16.75
2010$35.46+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$16.45
2009$35.08+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$16.33
2008$34.04+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$15.76
2007$32.90+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$15.21
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 $39.86 3,850
Highest Employment
Connecticut $39.86 3,850

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

Go Connecticut LMI Home State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research
200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285
LMI Home | CTDOL Home | CT.gov | Feedback | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Policy
Go to the State of Connecticut website