| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 35,490 |
| Mean wage | $26.65 |
| Entry wage | $15.18 |
| 10th percentile wage | $13.78 |
| 50th percentile wage | $24.79 |
| 90th percentile wage | $42.82 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Social Assistance | 9,900 | 27.9% |
| Public Administration | 7,670 | 21.6% |
| Educational Services | 5,160 | 14.5% |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | 4,700 | 13.3% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 7,670 | 34.79 |
| Educational Services | 5,160 | 31.69 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 150 | 30.31 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | 110 | 30.17 |