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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment35,490
Mean wage$26.65
Entry wage$15.18
10th percentile wage$13.78
50th percentile wage$24.79
90th percentile wage$42.82
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Social Assistance9,90027.9%
Public Administration7,67021.6%
Educational Services5,16014.5%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities4,70013.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration7,67034.79
Educational Services5,16031.69
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services15030.31
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities11030.17
Community and Social Services Occupations (21-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$24.79 $24.79  $0.00
2016$24.21+2.4%$24.21 +2.4%$0.00
2015$23.75+2%$23.75 +2%$0.00
2014$23.30+1.9%$23.30 +1.9%$0.00
2013$22.86+1.9%$22.86 +1.9%$0.00
2012$22.41+2%$22.41 +2%$0.00
2011$22.06+1.6%$22.06 +1.6%$0.00
2010$21.68+1.8%$21.68 +1.8%$0.00
2009$21.44+1.1%$21.44 +1.1%$0.00
2008$20.81+3.1%$20.81 +3.1%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.79 $22.06  $2.73
2016$24.21+2.4%$21.36 +3.3%$2.85
2015$23.75+2%$20.91 +2.1%$2.84
2014$23.30+1.9%$20.46 +2.2%$2.84
2013$22.86+1.9%$20.05 +2.1%$2.81
2012$22.41+2%$19.70 +1.7%$2.71
2011$22.06+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%$2.67
2010$21.68+1.8%$19.07 +1.7%$2.61
2009$21.44+1.1%$18.81 +1.4%$2.63
2008$20.81+3.1%$18.33 +2.6%$2.48

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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