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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment7,750
Mean wage$27.94
Entry wage$23.86
10th percentile wage$21.90
50th percentile wage$28.00
90th percentile wage$34.52
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities4,22054.5%
Ambulatory Health Care Services2,21028.6%
Hospitals4005.2%
Public Administration3304.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration330$30.20
Hospitals400$29.19
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities$28.87
Educational Services290$28.48
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.00 $37.59 -$9.59
2017$27.77+.8%$37.28+.8%-$9.50
2016$27.13+2.4%$36.42+2.4%-$9.29
2015$26.70+1.6%$35.84+1.6%-$9.14
2014$26.19+2.0%$35.16+2.0%-$8.96
2013$25.70+1.9%$34.50+1.9%-$8.80
2012$25.21+1.9%$33.84+1.9%-$8.63
2011$24.72+2.0%$33.18+2.0%-$8.46
2010$24.33+1.6%$32.67+1.6%-$8.33
2009$23.91+1.8%$32.09+1.8%-$8.18
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.00 $22.55 $5.45
2017$27.77+.8%$22.31+1.1%$5.45
2016$27.13+2.4%$21.71+2.8%$5.41
2015$26.70+1.6%$21.22+2.3%$5.48
2014$26.19+2.0%$20.77+2.1%$5.41
2013$25.70+1.9%$20.33+2.2%$5.37
2012$25.21+1.9%$19.92+2.1%$5.29
2011$24.72+2.0%$19.58+1.7%$5.14
2010$24.33+1.6%$19.27+1.6%$5.06
2009$23.91+1.8%$18.95+1.7%$4.96

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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