Library Assistants, Clerical (43-4121) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,550
Mean wage		$15.41
Entry wage		$10.45
10th percentile wage		$9.81
50th percentile wage		$13.92
90th percentile wage		$24.31

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	1,000	64.8%
Educational Services	270	17.6%
Other Information Services	240	15.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	270	16.88
Public Administration	1,000	14.17
Other Information Services	240	11.01

Library Assistants, Clerical (43-4121)

Compile records, sort and shelve books, and issue and receive library materials such as pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$13.92		$19.79		-$5.87
2016	$13.38	+4.1%	$19.02	+4.1%	-$5.64
2015	$13.05	+2.5%	$18.55	+2.5%	-$5.50
2014	$12.79	+2%	$18.18	+2%	-$5.39
2013	$12.54	+2%	$17.82	+2%	-$5.28
2012	$12.32	+1.7%	$17.52	+1.7%	-$5.19
2011	$12.10	+1.8%	$17.20	+1.8%	-$5.10
2010	$11.91	+1.6%	$16.93	+1.6%	-$5.02
2009	$11.68	+1.9%	$16.61	+1.9%	-$4.92
2008	$11.36	+2.8%	$16.16	+2.8%	-$4.79
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$13.92		$22.06		-$8.14
2016	$13.38	+4.1%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$7.97
2015	$13.05	+2.5%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$7.86
2014	$12.79	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$7.66
2013	$12.54	+2%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$7.51
2012	$12.32	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$7.38
2011	$12.10	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$7.29
2010	$11.91	+1.6%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$7.16
2009	$11.68	+1.9%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$7.12
2008	$11.36	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$6.96

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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