Electronics Engineers, Ex. Computer (17-2072) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$52.04
Entry wage		$38.47
10th percentile wage		$34.75
50th percentile wage		$49.81
90th percentile wage		$74.25

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Telecommunications	240	%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	130	%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	60	%
Public Administration	20	%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Telecommunications	240	51.79
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	130	50.23
Public Administration	20	48.32
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	60	45.86

Electronics Engineers, Ex. Computer (17-2072)

Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$49.81		$39.93		$9.88
2016	$48.64	+2.4%	$39.00	+2.4%	$9.65
2015	$47.71	+2%	$38.25	+2%	$9.46
2014	$46.82	+1.9%	$37.53	+1.9%	$9.29
2013	$45.92	+1.9%	$36.82	+1.9%	$9.11
2012	$45.03	+2%	$36.10	+2%	$8.93
2011	$44.33	+1.6%	$35.54	+1.6%	$8.79
2010	$43.55	+1.8%	$34.92	+1.8%	$8.64
2009	$43.09	+1.1%	$34.54	+1.1%	$8.55
2008	$41.81	+3.1%	$33.51	+3.1%	$8.29
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$49.81		$22.06		$27.75
2016	$48.64	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$27.29
2015	$47.71	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$26.80
2014	$46.82	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$26.36
2013	$45.92	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$25.88
2012	$45.03	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$25.33
2011	$44.33	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$24.94
2010	$43.55	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$24.49
2009	$43.09	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$24.28
2008	$41.81	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$23.48

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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