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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment840
Mean wage$16.66
Entry wage$11.08
10th percentile wage$10.03
50th percentile wage$14.14
90th percentile wage$28.98
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Repair and Maintenance14016.7%
Specialty Trade Contractors10012.1%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods10011.6%
Utilities607.3%
Real Estate506%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction31.05
Utilities6029.64
Construction of Buildings3022.87
Public Administration1019.00
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries4014.97
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (49-9098)
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties, such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$14.14 $23.37  -$9.23
2015$13.79+2.5%$22.79 +2.5%-$9.00
2014$13.51+2.1%$22.32 +2.1%-$8.81
2013$13.22+2.1%$21.85 +2.1%-$8.63
2012$13.03+1.5%$21.53 +1.5%-$8.50
2011$12.75+2.2%$21.07 +2.2%-$8.32
2010$12.60+1.2%$20.82 +1.2%-$8.22
2009$12.38+1.7%$20.47 +1.7%-$8.08
2008$12.02+3.0%$19.87 +3.0%-$7.84
2007$11.67+3.0%$19.29 +3.0%-$7.61
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$14.14 $21.45  -$7.31
2015$13.79+2.5%$20.85 +2.9%-$7.06
2014$13.51+2.1%$20.40 +2.2%-$6.89
2013$13.22+2.1%$19.99 +2.1%-$6.77
2012$13.03+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$6.61
2011$12.75+2.2%$19.34 +1.6%-$6.59
2010$12.60+1.2%$19.02 +1.7%-$6.41
2009$12.38+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%-$6.37
2008$12.02+3.0%$18.28 +2.6%-$6.25
2007$11.67+3.0%$17.69 +3.3%-$6.02
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 $14.14 840
Highest Employment
Connecticut $14.14 840

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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