| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 49,220 |
| Mean wage | $43.54 |
| Entry wage | $27.25 |
| 10th percentile wage | $24.38 |
| 50th percentile wage | $42.20 |
| 90th percentile wage | $65.03 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16,950 | 34.4% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 7,730 | 15.7% |
| Publishing Industries (except Internet) | 2,500 | 5.1% |
| Educational Services | 2,390 | 4.9% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Broadcasting (except Internet) | | 50.00 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 2,230 | 49.60 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | | 46.48 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 7,730 | 46.33 |