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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment2,800
Mean wage$56.93
Entry wage$37.99
10th percentile wage$34.40
50th percentile wage$53.68
90th percentile wage$81.81
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing60021.6%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing48017.3%
Machinery Manufacturing2508.9%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing2007.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Publishing Industries (except Internet)2064.38
Management of Companies and Enterprises17061.62
Paper Manufacturing4061.16
Public Administration2060.64
Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$53.68 $57.32  -$3.63
2016$52.15+2.9%$55.69 +2.9%-$3.53
2015$50.70+2.9%$54.14 +2.9%-$3.43
2014$49.51+2.4%$52.86 +2.4%-$3.35
2013$48.31+2.5%$51.58 +2.5%-$3.27
2012$47.52+1.7%$50.75 +1.7%-$3.22
2011$46.78+1.6%$49.95 +1.6%-$3.17
2010$45.79+2.2%$48.89 +2.2%-$3.10
2009$45.46+.7%$48.54 +.7%-$3.08
2008$44.05+3.2%$47.04 +3.2%-$2.98
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$53.68 $22.06  $31.62
2016$52.15+2.9%$21.36 +3.3%$30.80
2015$50.70+2.9%$20.91 +2.1%$29.80
2014$49.51+2.4%$20.46 +2.2%$29.05
2013$48.31+2.5%$20.05 +2.1%$28.26
2012$47.52+1.7%$19.70 +1.7%$27.82
2011$46.78+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%$27.38
2010$45.79+2.2%$19.07 +1.7%$26.72
2009$45.46+.7%$18.81 +1.4%$26.65
2008$44.05+3.2%$18.33 +2.6%$25.72

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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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