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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment220
Mean wage$28.79
Entry wage$20.44
10th percentile wage$17.63
50th percentile wage$30.33
90th percentile wage$37.79
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Utilities9041.7%
Public Administration7032.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Utilities9030.51
Public Administration7026.86
Meter Readers, Utilities (43-5041)
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$30.33 $19.31  $11.02
2015$29.23+3.8%$18.61 +3.8%$10.62
2014$28.66+2.0%$18.25 +2.0%$10.41
2013$28.09+2.0%$17.88 +2.0%$10.20
2012$27.61+1.7%$17.58 +1.7%$10.03
2011$27.11+1.8%$17.26 +1.8%$9.85
2010$26.68+1.6%$16.99 +1.6%$9.69
2009$26.18+1.9%$16.67 +1.9%$9.51
2008$25.46+2.8%$16.21 +2.8%$9.25
2007$24.65+3.3%$15.69 +3.3%$8.96
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.33 $21.45  $8.88
2015$29.23+3.8%$20.85 +2.9%$8.38
2014$28.66+2.0%$20.40 +2.2%$8.26
2013$28.09+2.0%$19.99 +2.1%$8.09
2012$27.61+1.7%$19.65 +1.7%$7.96
2011$27.11+1.8%$19.34 +1.6%$7.77
2010$26.68+1.6%$19.02 +1.7%$7.66
2009$26.18+1.9%$18.76 +1.4%$7.42
2008$25.46+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%$7.18
2007$24.65+3.3%$17.69 +3.3%$6.96
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 $30.33 220
Highest Employment
Connecticut $30.33 220

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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