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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,990
Mean wage$15.43
Entry wage$10.25
10th percentile wage$9.61
50th percentile wage$13.70
90th percentile wage$23.55
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation2,27057%
Social Assistance48012.1%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers2506.2%
Personal and Laundry Services2205.5%
Public Administration1202.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Real Estate3018.12
Public Administration12016.98
Hospitals5015.57
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities11015.06
Ambulatory Health Care Services8014.59
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.70 $16.00  -$2.30
2015$13.24+3.5%$15.46 +3.5%-$2.22
2014$12.94+2.3%$15.12 +2.3%-$2.17
2013$12.74+1.6%$14.87 +1.6%-$2.13
2012$12.44+2.4%$14.53 +2.4%-$2.08
2011$12.29+1.2%$14.35 +1.2%-$2.06
2010$12.06+1.9%$14.08 +1.9%-$2.02
2009$11.86+1.7%$13.85 +1.7%-$1.99
2008$11.54+2.8%$13.48 +2.8%-$1.93
2007$11.24+2.7%$13.12 +2.7%-$1.88
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.70 $21.45  -$7.75
2015$13.24+3.5%$20.85 +2.9%-$7.60
2014$12.94+2.3%$20.40 +2.2%-$7.45
2013$12.74+1.6%$19.99 +2.1%-$7.25
2012$12.44+2.4%$19.65 +1.7%-$7.20
2011$12.29+1.2%$19.34 +1.6%-$7.05
2010$12.06+1.9%$19.02 +1.7%-$6.95
2009$11.86+1.7%$18.76 +1.4%-$6.89
2008$11.54+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$6.73
2007$11.24+2.7%$17.69 +3.3%-$6.45
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 $13.70 3,990
Highest Employment
Connecticut $13.70 3,990

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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