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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment2,340
Mean wage$45.33
Entry wage$31.88
10th percentile wage$30.39
50th percentile wage$44.90
90th percentile wage$62.91
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Management of Companies and Enterprises48020.6%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services43018.2%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing31013.1%
Utilities30013%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Utilities30052.02
Management of Companies and Enterprises48048.57
Public Administration3045.90
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing3044.14
Electrical Engineers (17-2071)
Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$44.90 $39.93  $4.97
2016$43.85+2.4%$39.00 +2.4%$4.85
2015$43.01+2%$38.25 +2%$4.76
2014$42.20+1.9%$37.53 +1.9%$4.67
2013$41.40+1.9%$36.82 +1.9%$4.58
2012$40.59+2%$36.10 +2%$4.49
2011$39.96+1.6%$35.54 +1.6%$4.42
2010$39.26+1.8%$34.92 +1.8%$4.35
2009$38.84+1.1%$34.54 +1.1%$4.30
2008$37.69+3.1%$33.51 +3.1%$4.17
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$44.90 $22.06  $22.84
2016$43.85+2.4%$21.36 +3.3%$22.49
2015$43.01+2%$20.91 +2.1%$22.10
2014$42.20+1.9%$20.46 +2.2%$21.74
2013$41.40+1.9%$20.05 +2.1%$21.35
2012$40.59+2%$19.70 +1.7%$20.89
2011$39.96+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%$20.57
2010$39.26+1.8%$19.07 +1.7%$20.19
2009$38.84+1.1%$18.81 +1.4%$20.03
2008$37.69+3.1%$18.33 +2.6%$19.36

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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