Purchasing Agents, Ex. Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (13-1023) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,240
Mean wage		$34.55
Entry wage		$24.24
10th percentile wage		$22.00
50th percentile wage		$32.84
90th percentile wage		$49.78

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	980	23%
Administrative and Support Services	410	9.7%
Management of Companies and Enterprises	400	9.3%
Public Administration	350	8.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	350	41.99
Postal Service	40	40.87
Telecommunications		38.48
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	130	37.79

Purchasing Agents, Ex. Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (13-1023)

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Include contract specialists, field contractors, purchasers, price analysts, tooling coordinators, and media buyers. Exclude "Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products" (13-1021) and "Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Ex. Farm Products" (13-1022).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$32.84		$35.84		-$2.99
2016	$31.90	+2.9%	$34.82	+2.9%	-$2.91
2015	$31.02	+2.9%	$33.85	+2.9%	-$2.83
2014	$30.29	+2.4%	$33.05	+2.4%	-$2.76
2013	$29.55	+2.5%	$32.25	+2.5%	-$2.69
2012	$29.07	+1.7%	$31.73	+1.7%	-$2.65
2011	$28.62	+1.6%	$31.23	+1.6%	-$2.61
2010	$28.01	+2.2%	$30.57	+2.2%	-$2.55
2009	$27.81	+.7%	$30.35	+.7%	-$2.54
2008	$26.95	+3.2%	$29.41	+3.2%	-$2.46
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$32.84		$22.06		$10.78
2016	$31.90	+2.9%	$21.36	+3.3%	$10.55
2015	$31.02	+2.9%	$20.91	+2.1%	$10.11
2014	$30.29	+2.4%	$20.46	+2.2%	$9.83
2013	$29.55	+2.5%	$20.05	+2.1%	$9.51
2012	$29.07	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	$9.37
2011	$28.62	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$9.22
2010	$28.01	+2.2%	$19.07	+1.7%	$8.94
2009	$27.81	+.7%	$18.81	+1.4%	$9.00
2008	$26.95	+3.2%	$18.33	+2.6%	$8.62

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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