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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment410
Mean wage$72,110
Entry wage$28,010
10th percentile wage$23,179
50th percentile wage$71,502
90th percentile wage$138,428
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries40095.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries40070,429
Athletes and Sports Competitors (27-2021)
Compete in athletic events.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$71502.39 $52566.05  $18936.34
2016$69829.17+2.4%$51335.96 +2.4%$18493.21
2015$68490.59+2%$50351.88 +2%$18138.71
2014$67207.78+1.9%$49408.81 +1.9%$17798.98
2013$65924.98+1.9%$48465.73 +1.9%$17459.25
2012$64642.18+2%$47522.66 +2%$17119.51
2011$63638.24+1.6%$46784.60 +1.6%$16853.64
2010$62522.76+1.8%$45964.54 +1.8%$16558.22
2009$61853.47+1.1%$45472.50 +1.1%$16380.97
2008$60012.93+3.1%$44119.40 +3.1%$15893.53
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$71502.39 $45876.66  $25625.73
2016$69829.17+2.4%$44410.61 +3.3%$25418.56
2015$68490.59+2%$43480.92 +2.1%$25009.67
2014$67207.78+1.9%$42551.23 +2.2%$24656.56
2013$65924.98+1.9%$41693.05 +2.1%$24231.93
2012$64642.18+2%$40977.91 +1.7%$23664.27
2011$63638.24+1.6%$40334.27 +1.6%$23303.97
2010$62522.76+1.8%$39654.88 +1.7%$22867.88
2009$61853.47+1.1%$39118.52 +1.4%$22734.95
2008$60012.93+3.1%$38117.32 +2.6%$21895.61

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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