Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (21-1012) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,780
Mean wage		$31.69
Entry wage		$17.05
10th percentile wage		$13.90
50th percentile wage		$32.39
90th percentile wage		$49.21

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Educational Services	2,950	61.6%
Social Assistance	1,320	27.6%
Public Administration	210	4.4%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	130	2.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	210	$36.31
Educational Services	2,950	$35.73
Hospitals	20	$32.67
Management of Companies and Enterprises	70	$20.98

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (21-1012)

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$32.39		$25.99		$6.40
2017	$32.12	+.8%	$25.77	+.8%	$6.35
2016	$31.38	+2.4%	$25.18	+2.4%	$6.20
2015	$30.89	+1.6%	$24.78	+1.6%	$6.10
2014	$30.29	+2.0%	$24.31	+2.0%	$5.99
2013	$29.73	+1.9%	$23.85	+1.9%	$5.87
2012	$29.16	+1.9%	$23.40	+1.9%	$5.76
2011	$28.59	+2.0%	$22.94	+2.0%	$5.65
2010	$28.15	+1.6%	$22.59	+1.6%	$5.56
2009	$27.65	+1.8%	$22.19	+1.8%	$5.46
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$32.39		$22.55		$9.84
2017	$32.12	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$9.81
2016	$31.38	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$9.67
2015	$30.89	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$9.67
2014	$30.29	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$9.52
2013	$29.73	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$9.40
2012	$29.16	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$9.24
2011	$28.59	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$9.01
2010	$28.15	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$8.88
2009	$27.65	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$8.71

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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