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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment6,380
Mean wage$27.24
Entry wage$17.85
10th percentile wage$15.13
50th percentile wage$27.23
90th percentile wage$39.77
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors4,85076%
Public Administration2103.2%
Utilities2003.1%
Educational Services1402.1%
Construction of Buildings1101.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises2042.49
Utilities20042.46
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing40.38
Chemical Manufacturing2033.21
Educational Services14033.06
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.23 $25.57  $1.66
2015$26.59+2.4%$24.97 +2.4%$1.62
2014$26.02+2.2%$24.44 +2.2%$1.59
2013$25.63+1.5%$24.06 +1.5%$1.56
2012$25.41+.9%$23.86 +.9%$1.55
2011$25.03+1.5%$23.51 +1.5%$1.53
2010$24.75+1.2%$23.24 +1.2%$1.51
2009$24.49+1.1%$22.99 +1.1%$1.49
2008$23.67+3.4%$22.23 +3.4%$1.44
2007$22.77+4.0%$21.38 +4.0%$1.39
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.23 $21.45  $5.78
2015$26.59+2.4%$20.85 +2.9%$5.74
2014$26.02+2.2%$20.40 +2.2%$5.62
2013$25.63+1.5%$19.99 +2.1%$5.63
2012$25.41+.9%$19.65 +1.7%$5.76
2011$25.03+1.5%$19.34 +1.6%$5.69
2010$24.75+1.2%$19.02 +1.7%$5.73
2009$24.49+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$5.73
2008$23.67+3.4%$18.28 +2.6%$5.39
2007$22.77+4.0%$17.69 +3.3%$5.08
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 $27.23 6,380
Highest Employment
Connecticut $27.23 6,380

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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