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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment820
Mean wage$27.17
Entry wage$20.31
10th percentile wage$19.94
50th percentile wage$27.22
90th percentile wage$36.38
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors15018.1%
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction9010.6%
Rental and Leasing Services506.6%
Public Administration506.4%
Construction of Buildings202.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Mining (except Oil and Gas)32.27
Public Administration5028.35
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods28.09
Rental and Leasing Services5027.64
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction9027.51
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.22 $23.37  $3.85
2015$26.54+2.5%$22.79 +2.5%$3.75
2014$26.00+2.1%$22.32 +2.1%$3.68
2013$25.45+2.1%$21.85 +2.1%$3.60
2012$25.08+1.5%$21.53 +1.5%$3.55
2011$24.54+2.2%$21.07 +2.2%$3.47
2010$24.25+1.2%$20.82 +1.2%$3.43
2009$23.84+1.7%$20.47 +1.7%$3.37
2008$23.14+3.0%$19.87 +3.0%$3.27
2007$22.47+3.0%$19.29 +3.0%$3.18
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.22 $21.45  $5.77
2015$26.54+2.5%$20.85 +2.9%$5.69
2014$26.00+2.1%$20.40 +2.2%$5.59
2013$25.45+2.1%$19.99 +2.1%$5.46
2012$25.08+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%$5.43
2011$24.54+2.2%$19.34 +1.6%$5.20
2010$24.25+1.2%$19.02 +1.7%$5.24
2009$23.84+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%$5.08
2008$23.14+3.0%$18.28 +2.6%$4.86
2007$22.47+3.0%$17.69 +3.3%$4.77
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 $27.22 820
Highest Employment
Connecticut $27.22 820

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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