Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		60
Mean wage		$46.11
Entry wage		$23.03
10th percentile wage		$13.83
50th percentile wage		$45.60
90th percentile wage		$69.19

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	30	40.2%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	10	20.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	30	49.75
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	10	33.97

Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099)

All physical scientists not listed separately.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$45.60		$35.99		$9.61
2016	$44.53	+2.4%	$35.15	+2.4%	$9.39
2015	$43.68	+2%	$34.47	+2%	$9.21
2014	$42.86	+1.9%	$33.83	+1.9%	$9.03
2013	$42.04	+1.9%	$33.18	+1.9%	$8.86
2012	$41.22	+2%	$32.54	+2%	$8.69
2011	$40.58	+1.6%	$32.03	+1.6%	$8.55
2010	$39.87	+1.8%	$31.47	+1.8%	$8.40
2009	$39.45	+1.1%	$31.13	+1.1%	$8.31
2008	$38.27	+3.1%	$30.21	+3.1%	$8.07
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$45.60		$22.06		$23.54
2016	$44.53	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$23.18
2015	$43.68	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$22.77
2014	$42.86	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$22.40
2013	$42.04	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$21.99
2012	$41.22	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$21.52
2011	$40.58	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$21.19
2010	$39.87	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$20.81
2009	$39.45	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$20.64
2008	$38.27	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$19.94

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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