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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,450
Mean wage$27.90
Entry wage$18.11
10th percentile wage$16.24
50th percentile wage$28.18
90th percentile wage$38.88
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Telecommunications1,47059.8%
Administrative and Support Services51020.7%
Repair and Maintenance602.6%
Specialty Trade Contractors
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Telecommunications1,47030.62
Specialty Trade Contractors27.92
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services26.80
Administrative and Support Services51025.01
Repair and Maintenance6011.77
Telecommunications Equip. Installers/Repairers, Ex. Line Installers (49-2022)
Set-up, rearrange, or remove switching and dialing equipment used in central offices. Service or repair telephones and other communication equipment on customers' property. May install equipment in new locations or install wiring and telephone jacks in buildings under construction.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.18 $23.37  $4.81
2015$27.48+2.5%$22.79 +2.5%$4.69
2014$26.92+2.1%$22.32 +2.1%$4.59
2013$26.35+2.1%$21.85 +2.1%$4.50
2012$25.97+1.5%$21.53 +1.5%$4.43
2011$25.40+2.2%$21.07 +2.2%$4.34
2010$25.11+1.2%$20.82 +1.2%$4.29
2009$24.68+1.7%$20.47 +1.7%$4.21
2008$23.96+3.0%$19.87 +3.0%$4.09
2007$23.26+3.0%$19.29 +3.0%$3.97
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.18 $21.45  $6.73
2015$27.48+2.5%$20.85 +2.9%$6.63
2014$26.92+2.1%$20.40 +2.2%$6.51
2013$26.35+2.1%$19.99 +2.1%$6.36
2012$25.97+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%$6.32
2011$25.40+2.2%$19.34 +1.6%$6.06
2010$25.11+1.2%$19.02 +1.7%$6.09
2009$24.68+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%$5.92
2008$23.96+3.0%$18.28 +2.6%$5.68
2007$23.26+3.0%$17.69 +3.3%$5.56
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 $28.18 2,450
Highest Employment
Connecticut $28.18 2,450

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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