Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		13,900
Mean wage		$23.41
Entry wage		$17.40
10th percentile wage		$15.67
50th percentile wage		$22.94
90th percentile wage		$31.75

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Truck Transportation	4,560	32.8%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	1,610	11.6%
Waste Management and Remediation Services	1,120	8%
Nonstore Retailers	950	6.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises	50	29.25
Utilities	30	28.41
Postal Service	30	28.36
Couriers and Messengers	450	27.82

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.94		$16.65		$6.29
2016	$21.90	+4.8%	$15.89	+4.8%	$6.00
2015	$21.38	+2.4%	$15.52	+2.4%	$5.86
2014	$20.91	+2.3%	$15.17	+2.3%	$5.73
2013	$20.57	+1.6%	$14.93	+1.6%	$5.64
2012	$20.09	+2.4%	$14.58	+2.4%	$5.51
2011	$19.84	+1.2%	$14.40	+1.2%	$5.44
2010	$19.47	+1.9%	$14.13	+1.9%	$5.34
2009	$19.15	+1.7%	$13.90	+1.7%	$5.25
2008	$18.64	+2.8%	$13.53	+2.8%	$5.11
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.94		$22.06		$0.88
2016	$21.90	+4.8%	$21.36	+3.3%	$0.54
2015	$21.38	+2.4%	$20.91	+2.1%	$0.48
2014	$20.91	+2.3%	$20.46	+2.2%	$0.45
2013	$20.57	+1.6%	$20.05	+2.1%	$0.52
2012	$20.09	+2.4%	$19.70	+1.7%	$0.39
2011	$19.84	+1.2%	$19.39	+1.6%	$0.45
2010	$19.47	+1.9%	$19.07	+1.7%	$0.41
2009	$19.15	+1.7%	$18.81	+1.4%	$0.34
2008	$18.64	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	$0.31

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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