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Estimated employment140
Mean wage$15.67
Entry wage$10.52
10th percentile wage$9.84
50th percentile wage$12.74
90th percentile wage$19.09
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Miscellaneous Store Retailers3021.9%
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry2012.6%
Personal and Laundry Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Personal and Laundry Services16.19
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry2011.54
Miscellaneous Store Retailers3010.78
Animal Trainers (39-2011)
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.74 $12.20  $0.54
2015$12.40+2.7%$11.88 +2.7%$0.53
2014$12.15+2.0%$11.64 +2.0%$0.52
2013$12.00+1.3%$11.49 +1.3%$0.51
2012$11.83+1.5%$11.32 +1.5%$0.50
2011$11.66+1.4%$11.17 +1.4%$0.49
2010$11.54+1.1%$11.05 +1.1%$0.49
2009$11.31+2.0%$10.83 +2.0%$0.48
2008$11.00+2.8%$10.54 +2.8%$0.47
2007$10.57+4.1%$10.12 +4.1%$0.45
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.74 $21.45  -$8.71
2015$12.40+2.7%$20.85 +2.9%-$8.44
2014$12.15+2.0%$20.40 +2.2%-$8.24
2013$12.00+1.3%$19.99 +2.1%-$7.99
2012$11.83+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$7.82
2011$11.66+1.4%$19.34 +1.6%-$7.67
2010$11.54+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$7.47
2009$11.31+2.0%$18.76 +1.4%-$7.44
2008$11.00+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$7.27
2007$10.57+4.1%$17.69 +3.3%-$7.12
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 $12.74 140
Highest Employment
Connecticut $12.74 140

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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