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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,050
Mean wage$27.92
Entry wage$19.58
10th percentile wage$17.15
50th percentile wage$27.99
90th percentile wage$38.72
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing98047.7%
Machinery Manufacturing42020.4%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing40019.3%
Miscellaneous Manufacturing603.1%
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing602.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Primary Metal Manufacturing5034.52
Miscellaneous Manufacturing6030.74
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing40029.02
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing6028.39
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing4028.14
Tool and Die Makers (51-4111)
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.99 $18.67  $9.32
2015$27.10+3.3%$18.08 +3.3%$9.02
2014$26.49+2.3%$17.67 +2.3%$8.82
2013$25.99+1.9%$17.33 +1.9%$8.65
2012$25.56+1.7%$17.05 +1.7%$8.51
2011$25.15+1.6%$16.77 +1.6%$8.37
2010$24.87+1.1%$16.59 +1.1%$8.28
2009$24.44+1.8%$16.30 +1.8%$8.14
2008$23.80+2.7%$15.88 +2.7%$7.93
2007$23.26+2.3%$15.51 +2.3%$7.74
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.99 $21.45  $6.54
2015$27.10+3.3%$20.85 +2.9%$6.25
2014$26.49+2.3%$20.40 +2.2%$6.08
2013$25.99+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$5.99
2012$25.56+1.7%$19.65 +1.7%$5.91
2011$25.15+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$5.80
2010$24.87+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%$5.86
2009$24.44+1.8%$18.76 +1.4%$5.68
2008$23.80+2.7%$18.28 +2.6%$5.52
2007$23.26+2.3%$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 $27.99 2,050
Highest Employment
Connecticut $27.99 2,050

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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