Security Guards (33-9032) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		11,610
Mean wage		$15.95
Entry wage		$10.97
10th percentile wage		$10.37
50th percentile wage		$14.37
90th percentile wage		$24.66

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Administrative and Support Services	7,070	60.9%
Educational Services	1,290	11.1%
Hospitals	770	6.6%
Public Administration	490	4.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises	60	21.92
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing		19.15
Hospitals	770	18.59
Educational Services	1,290	18.35

Security Guards (33-9032)

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$14.37		$25.22		-$10.85
2016	$13.72	+4.7%	$24.08	+4.7%	-$10.36
2015	$13.49	+1.7%	$23.67	+1.7%	-$10.18
2014	$13.22	+2%	$23.20	+2%	-$9.98
2013	$13.05	+1.3%	$22.91	+1.3%	-$9.85
2012	$12.86	+1.5%	$22.57	+1.5%	-$9.71
2011	$12.68	+1.4%	$22.26	+1.4%	-$9.57
2010	$12.55	+1.1%	$22.02	+1.1%	-$9.47
2009	$12.30	+2%	$21.59	+2%	-$9.28
2008	$11.97	+2.8%	$21.00	+2.8%	-$9.03
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.37		$22.06		-$7.69
2016	$13.72	+4.7%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$7.63
2015	$13.49	+1.7%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$7.42
2014	$13.22	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$7.24
2013	$13.05	+1.3%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$6.99
2012	$12.86	+1.5%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$6.84
2011	$12.68	+1.4%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$6.71
2010	$12.55	+1.1%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$6.51
2009	$12.30	+2%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$6.50
2008	$11.97	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$6.36

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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