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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment2,030
Mean wage$29.43
Entry wage$17.93
10th percentile wage$15.46
50th percentile wage$27.88
90th percentile wage$44.46
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services59028.9%
Hospitals42020.5%
Public Administration35017.1%
Social Assistance33016.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration35040.32
Educational Services8039.18
Hospitals42028.33
Ambulatory Health Care Services59025.44
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (21-1023)
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.88 $24.79  $3.09
2016$27.23+2.4%$24.21 +2.4%$3.02
2015$26.71+2%$23.75 +2%$2.96
2014$26.21+1.9%$23.30 +1.9%$2.90
2013$25.71+1.9%$22.86 +1.9%$2.85
2012$25.21+2%$22.41 +2%$2.79
2011$24.81+1.6%$22.06 +1.6%$2.75
2010$24.38+1.8%$21.68 +1.8%$2.70
2009$24.12+1.1%$21.44 +1.1%$2.67
2008$23.40+3.1%$20.81 +3.1%$2.59
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.88 $22.06  $5.82
2016$27.23+2.4%$21.36 +3.3%$5.87
2015$26.71+2%$20.91 +2.1%$5.80
2014$26.21+1.9%$20.46 +2.2%$5.74
2013$25.71+1.9%$20.05 +2.1%$5.66
2012$25.21+2%$19.70 +1.7%$5.50
2011$24.81+1.6%$19.39 +1.6%$5.42
2010$24.38+1.8%$19.07 +1.7%$5.31
2009$24.12+1.1%$18.81 +1.4%$5.31
2008$23.40+3.1%$18.33 +2.6%$5.07

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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