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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,330
Mean wage$26.63
Entry wage$18.89
10th percentile wage$17.18
50th percentile wage$26.58
90th percentile wage$37.19
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors1,75052.5%
Nonstore Retailers86025.9%
Educational Services1303.8%
Repair and Maintenance802.5%
Public Administration802.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2033.60
Hospitals7030.64
Educational Services13029.91
Postal Service2029.81
Repair and Maintenance8028.32
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.58 $23.37  $3.21
2015$25.92+2.5%$22.79 +2.5%$3.13
2014$25.39+2.1%$22.32 +2.1%$3.07
2013$24.85+2.1%$21.85 +2.1%$3.00
2012$24.49+1.5%$21.53 +1.5%$2.96
2011$23.96+2.2%$21.07 +2.2%$2.89
2010$23.68+1.2%$20.82 +1.2%$2.86
2009$23.28+1.7%$20.47 +1.7%$2.81
2008$22.60+3.0%$19.87 +3.0%$2.73
2007$21.94+3.0%$19.29 +3.0%$2.65
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.58 $21.45  $5.13
2015$25.92+2.5%$20.85 +2.9%$5.07
2014$25.39+2.1%$20.40 +2.2%$4.98
2013$24.85+2.1%$19.99 +2.1%$4.86
2012$24.49+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%$4.84
2011$23.96+2.2%$19.34 +1.6%$4.62
2010$23.68+1.2%$19.02 +1.7%$4.67
2009$23.28+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%$4.52
2008$22.60+3.0%$18.28 +2.6%$4.32
2007$21.94+3.0%$17.69 +3.3%$4.24
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 $26.58 3,330
Highest Employment
Connecticut $26.58 3,330

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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