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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment2,420
Mean wage$24.80
Entry wage$15.84
10th percentile wage$14.78
50th percentile wage$22.30
90th percentile wage$36.79
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places1,97081.4%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries1405.9%
Accommodation1104.5%
Public Administration401.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries14030.89
Public Administration4029.21
Management of Companies and Enterprises27.11
Educational Services3026.87
Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$22.30 $11.04  $11.26
2016$21.29+4.7%$10.54 +4.7%$10.75
2015$20.93+1.7%$10.36 +1.7%$10.57
2014$20.51+2%$10.16 +2%$10.36
2013$20.25+1.3%$10.03 +1.3%$10.23
2012$19.96+1.5%$9.88 +1.5%$10.08
2011$19.68+1.4%$9.74 +1.4%$9.94
2010$19.47+1.1%$9.64 +1.1%$9.83
2009$19.09+2%$9.45 +2%$9.64
2008$18.57+2.8%$9.19 +2.8%$9.38
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.30 $22.06  $0.24
2016$21.29+4.7%$21.36 +3.3%-$0.06
2015$20.93+1.7%$20.91 +2.1%$0.02
2014$20.51+2%$20.46 +2.2%$0.05
2013$20.25+1.3%$20.05 +2.1%$0.21
2012$19.96+1.5%$19.70 +1.7%$0.25
2011$19.68+1.4%$19.39 +1.6%$0.29
2010$19.47+1.1%$19.07 +1.7%$0.41
2009$19.09+2%$18.81 +1.4%$0.28
2008$18.57+2.8%$18.33 +2.6%$0.24

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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