| State of Connecticut (1Q 2017) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 9,740 |
| Mean wage | $16.81 |
| Entry wage | $11.60 |
| 10th percentile wage | $10.57 |
| 50th percentile wage | $15.44 |
| 90th percentile wage | $25.39 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment Percent |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1,840 | 18.9% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 1,470 | 15.1% |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 1,450 | 14.8% |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 1,090 | 11.2% |
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| Best Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment Median Wage |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 70 | 18.96 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 790 | 18.58 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | 50 | 17.18 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 1,090 | 17.15 |