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Estimated employment2,350
Mean wage$25.83
Entry wage$18.26
10th percentile wage$16.50
50th percentile wage$25.65
90th percentile wage$36.57
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation52022%
Public Administration29012.5%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods2109%
Repair and Maintenance2008.5%
Waste Management and Remediation Services1907.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Utilities5037.80
Telecommunications34.00
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers2029.46
Public Administration29029.16
Specialty Trade Contractors8028.43
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$25.65 $23.37  $2.28
2015$25.01+2.5%$22.79 +2.5%$2.22
2014$24.50+2.1%$22.32 +2.1%$2.18
2013$23.99+2.1%$21.85 +2.1%$2.13
2012$23.64+1.5%$21.53 +1.5%$2.10
2011$23.12+2.2%$21.07 +2.2%$2.06
2010$22.85+1.2%$20.82 +1.2%$2.03
2009$22.46+1.7%$20.47 +1.7%$2.00
2008$21.81+3.0%$19.87 +3.0%$1.94
2007$21.17+3.0%$19.29 +3.0%$1.88
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$25.65 $21.45  $4.20
2015$25.01+2.5%$20.85 +2.9%$4.16
2014$24.50+2.1%$20.40 +2.2%$4.09
2013$23.99+2.1%$19.99 +2.1%$3.99
2012$23.64+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%$3.99
2011$23.12+2.2%$19.34 +1.6%$3.78
2010$22.85+1.2%$19.02 +1.7%$3.84
2009$22.46+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%$3.71
2008$21.81+3.0%$18.28 +2.6%$3.53
2007$21.17+3.0%$17.69 +3.3%$3.47
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.
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Best Pay
Connecticut $25.65 2,350
Highest Employment
Connecticut $25.65 2,350

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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