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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment51,950
Mean wage$25.21
Entry wage$15.32
10th percentile wage$13.56
50th percentile wage$24.05
90th percentile wage$38.80
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Repair and Maintenance6,65012.8%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers5,72011%
Specialty Trade Contractors4,2508.2%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods3,0305.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Utilities1,30043.68
Air Transportation8038.61
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing35.13
Telecommunications2,15033.15
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (49-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$24.05 $24.05  $0.00
2016$23.46+2.5%$23.46 +2.5%$0.00
2015$23.01+2%$23.01 +2%$0.00
2014$22.54+2.1%$22.54 +2.1%$0.00
2013$22.06+2.1%$22.06 +2.1%$0.00
2012$21.74+1.5%$21.74 +1.5%$0.00
2011$21.27+2.2%$21.27 +2.2%$0.00
2010$21.02+1.2%$21.02 +1.2%$0.00
2009$20.67+1.7%$20.67 +1.7%$0.00
2008$20.06+3%$20.06 +3%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.05 $22.06  $1.99
2016$23.46+2.5%$21.36 +3.3%$2.11
2015$23.01+2%$20.91 +2.1%$2.10
2014$22.54+2.1%$20.46 +2.2%$2.08
2013$22.06+2.1%$20.05 +2.1%$2.02
2012$21.74+1.5%$19.70 +1.7%$2.04
2011$21.27+2.2%$19.39 +1.6%$1.88
2010$21.02+1.2%$19.07 +1.7%$1.96
2009$20.67+1.7%$18.81 +1.4%$1.86
2008$20.06+3%$18.33 +2.6%$1.73

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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