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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment240
Mean wage$54.34
Entry wage$45.47
10th percentile wage$40.70
50th percentile wage$56.82
90th percentile wage$64.43
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4015.6%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing57.97
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4045.51
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (17-2121)
Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$56.82 $39.93  $16.89
2016$55.49+2.4%$39.00 +2.4%$16.49
2015$54.43+2%$38.25 +2%$16.18
2014$53.41+1.9%$37.53 +1.9%$15.88
2013$52.39+1.9%$36.82 +1.9%$15.57
2012$51.37+2%$36.10 +2%$15.27
2011$50.57+1.6%$35.54 +1.6%$15.03
2010$49.68+1.8%$34.92 +1.8%$14.77
2009$49.15+1.1%$34.54 +1.1%$14.61
2008$47.69+3.1%$33.51 +3.1%$14.18
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$56.82 $22.06  $34.76
2016$55.49+2.4%$21.36 +3.3%$34.14
2015$54.43+2%$20.91 +2.1%$33.52
2014$53.41+1.9%$20.46 +2.2%$32.95
2013$52.39+1.9%$20.05 +2.1%$32.34
2012$51.37+2%$19.70 +1.7%$31.66
2011$50.57+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%$31.18
2010$49.68+1.8%$19.07 +1.7%$30.62
2009$49.15+1.1%$18.81 +1.4%$30.34
2008$47.69+3.1%$18.33 +2.6%$29.36

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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