Chemists (19-2031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,270
Mean wage		$46.40
Entry wage		$28.84
10th percentile wage		$26.42
50th percentile wage		$42.55
90th percentile wage		$71.37

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	510	40.3%
Chemical Manufacturing	380	30.2%
Administrative and Support Services	110	8.7%
Management of Companies and Enterprises	90	6.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	40	$50.63
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	510	$45.95
Administrative and Support Services	110	$43.81
Chemical Manufacturing	380	$40.67

Chemists (19-2031)

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Exclude "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042) and "Biochemists and Biophysicists" (19-1021).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$42.55		$36.63		$5.92
2017	$42.19	+.8%	$36.32	+.8%	$5.87
2016	$41.22	+2.4%	$35.49	+2.4%	$5.74
2015	$40.57	+1.6%	$34.93	+1.6%	$5.64
2014	$39.80	+2.0%	$34.26	+2.0%	$5.54
2013	$39.05	+1.9%	$33.62	+1.9%	$5.43
2012	$38.30	+1.9%	$32.98	+1.9%	$5.33
2011	$37.56	+2.0%	$32.33	+2.0%	$5.23
2010	$36.98	+1.6%	$31.83	+1.6%	$5.14
2009	$36.33	+1.8%	$31.27	+1.8%	$5.05
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$42.55		$22.55		$20.00
2017	$42.19	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$19.88
2016	$41.22	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$19.51
2015	$40.57	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$19.36
2014	$39.80	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$19.02
2013	$39.05	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$18.72
2012	$38.30	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$18.39
2011	$37.56	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$17.98
2010	$36.98	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$17.71
2009	$36.33	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$17.38

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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