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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,950
Mean wage$55.18
Entry wage$41.33
10th percentile wage$38.51
50th percentile wage$55.17
90th percentile wage$76.45
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing1,77091.1%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services703.4%
Public Administration100.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services70$63.81
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing1,770$55.15
Public Administration10$52.25
Aerospace Engineers (17-2011)
Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$55.17 $41.18 $13.99
2017$54.71+.8%$40.84+.8%$13.87
2016$53.45+2.4%$39.89+2.4%$13.55
2015$52.61+1.6%$39.27+1.6%$13.34
2014$51.60+2.0%$38.51+2.0%$13.08
2013$50.63+1.9%$37.79+1.9%$12.84
2012$49.67+1.9%$37.07+1.9%$12.59
2011$48.70+2.0%$36.35+2.0%$12.35
2010$47.94+1.6%$35.79+1.6%$12.16
2009$47.10+1.8%$35.16+1.8%$11.94
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$55.17 $22.55 $32.62
2017$54.71+.8%$22.31+1.1%$32.40
2016$53.45+2.4%$21.71+2.8%$31.73
2015$52.61+1.6%$21.22+2.3%$31.39
2014$51.60+2.0%$20.77+2.1%$30.83
2013$50.63+1.9%$20.33+2.2%$30.30
2012$49.67+1.9%$19.92+2.1%$29.75
2011$48.70+2.0%$19.58+1.7%$29.12
2010$47.94+1.6%$19.27+1.6%$28.67
2009$47.10+1.8%$18.95+1.7%$28.16

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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