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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment5,080
Mean wage$24.21
Entry wage$19.18
10th percentile wage$17.42
50th percentile wage$23.59
90th percentile wage$31.74
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities4,53089.3%
Administrative and Support Services2905.7%
Ambulatory Health Care Services1202.3%
Hospitals300.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities4,53023.81
Administrative and Support Services29022.78
Hospitals3021.11
Ambulatory Health Care Services12020.63
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (43-9041)
Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives. Exclude "Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators" (13-1031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$23.59 $19.79  $3.80
2016$22.67+4.1%$19.02 +4.1%$3.65
2015$22.11+2.5%$18.55 +2.5%$3.56
2014$21.68+2%$18.18 +2%$3.49
2013$21.24+2%$17.82 +2%$3.42
2012$20.88+1.7%$17.52 +1.7%$3.36
2011$20.50+1.8%$17.20 +1.8%$3.30
2010$20.18+1.6%$16.93 +1.6%$3.25
2009$19.80+1.9%$16.61 +1.9%$3.19
2008$19.26+2.8%$16.16 +2.8%$3.10
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$23.59 $22.06  $1.53
2016$22.67+4.1%$21.36 +3.3%$1.31
2015$22.11+2.5%$20.91 +2.1%$1.20
2014$21.68+2%$20.46 +2.2%$1.22
2013$21.24+2%$20.05 +2.1%$1.20
2012$20.88+1.7%$19.70 +1.7%$1.18
2011$20.50+1.8%$19.39 +1.6%$1.11
2010$20.18+1.6%$19.07 +1.7%$1.11
2009$19.80+1.9%$18.81 +1.4%$0.99
2008$19.26+2.8%$18.33 +2.6%$0.93

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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