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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment13,110
Mean wage$22.79
Entry wage$16.97
10th percentile wage$15.57
50th percentile wage$22.37
90th percentile wage$30.72
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Truck Transportation4,04030.8%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods1,86014.2%
Waste Management and Remediation Services1,1508.8%
Nonstore Retailers9507.3%
Specialty Trade Contractors6104.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Postal Service3029.01
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction40026.96
Utilities3026.71
Public Administration32026.10
Specialty Trade Contractors61025.68
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.37 $16.00  $6.37
2015$21.62+3.5%$15.46 +3.5%$6.16
2014$21.14+2.3%$15.12 +2.3%$6.02
2013$20.80+1.6%$14.87 +1.6%$5.92
2012$20.31+2.4%$14.53 +2.4%$5.78
2011$20.06+1.2%$14.35 +1.2%$5.71
2010$19.69+1.9%$14.08 +1.9%$5.61
2009$19.37+1.7%$13.85 +1.7%$5.51
2008$18.85+2.8%$13.48 +2.8%$5.37
2007$18.35+2.7%$13.12 +2.7%$5.22
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.37 $21.45  $0.92
2015$21.62+3.5%$20.85 +2.9%$0.77
2014$21.14+2.3%$20.40 +2.2%$0.73
2013$20.80+1.6%$19.99 +2.1%$0.80
2012$20.31+2.4%$19.65 +1.7%$0.66
2011$20.06+1.2%$19.34 +1.6%$0.72
2010$19.69+1.9%$19.02 +1.7%$0.67
2009$19.37+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%$0.61
2008$18.85+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%$0.57
2007$18.35+2.7%$17.69 +3.3%$0.65
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 $22.37 13,110
Highest Employment
Connecticut $22.37 13,110

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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