| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 51,950 |
| Mean wage | $25.21 |
| Entry wage | $15.32 |
| 10th percentile wage | $13.56 |
| 50th percentile wage | $24.05 |
| 90th percentile wage | $38.80 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Repair and Maintenance | 6,650 | 12.8% |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 5,720 | 11% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 4,250 | 8.2% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 3,030 | 5.8% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Utilities | 1,300 | 43.68 |
| Air Transportation | 80 | 38.61 |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | | 35.13 |
| Telecommunications | 2,150 | 33.15 |