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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment2,090
Mean wage$24.92
Entry wage$16.69
10th percentile wage$14.99
50th percentile wage$23.56
90th percentile wage$36.72
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Social Assistance83039.7%
Ambulatory Health Care Services62029.6%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities37017.5%
Hospitals502.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration4035.11
Ambulatory Health Care Services62027.08
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities2023.39
Hospitals5022.94
Mental Health Counselors (21-1014)
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychiatrists" (29-1066), and "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$23.56 $24.79  -$1.23
2016$23.01+2.4%$24.21 +2.4%-$1.20
2015$22.57+2%$23.75 +2%-$1.17
2014$22.14+1.9%$23.30 +1.9%-$1.15
2013$21.72+1.9%$22.86 +1.9%-$1.13
2012$21.30+2%$22.41 +2%-$1.11
2011$20.97+1.6%$22.06 +1.6%-$1.09
2010$20.60+1.8%$21.68 +1.8%-$1.07
2009$20.38+1.1%$21.44 +1.1%-$1.06
2008$19.77+3.1%$20.81 +3.1%-$1.03
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$23.56 $22.06  $1.50
2016$23.01+2.4%$21.36 +3.3%$1.65
2015$22.57+2%$20.91 +2.1%$1.66
2014$22.14+1.9%$20.46 +2.2%$1.68
2013$21.72+1.9%$20.05 +2.1%$1.67
2012$21.30+2%$19.70 +1.7%$1.60
2011$20.97+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%$1.57
2010$20.60+1.8%$19.07 +1.7%$1.53
2009$20.38+1.1%$18.81 +1.4%$1.57
2008$19.77+3.1%$18.33 +2.6%$1.45

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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