Security Guards (33-9032) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		11,380
Mean wage		$16.64
Entry wage		$11.55
10th percentile wage		$10.94
50th percentile wage		$14.97
90th percentile wage		$25.90

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Administrative and Support Services	6,600	58.0%
Educational Services	1,190	10.5%
Hospitals	780	6.8%
Public Administration	450	3.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	160	$29.97
Management of Companies and Enterprises	70	$21.96
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	50	$20.24
Hospitals	780	$19.20

Security Guards (33-9032)

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$14.97		$25.87		-$10.90
2017	$14.78	+1.3%	$25.54	+1.3%	-$10.76
2016	$14.31	+3.3%	$24.72	+3.3%	-$10.41
2015	$13.82	+3.5%	$23.89	+3.5%	-$10.06
2014	$13.59	+1.7%	$23.48	+1.7%	-$9.89
2013	$13.32	+2.0%	$23.01	+2.0%	-$9.69
2012	$13.15	+1.3%	$22.72	+1.3%	-$9.57
2011	$12.96	+1.5%	$22.39	+1.5%	-$9.43
2010	$12.78	+1.4%	$22.08	+1.4%	-$9.30
2009	$12.64	+1.1%	$21.84	+1.1%	-$9.20
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.97		$22.55		-$7.58
2017	$14.78	+1.3%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$7.53
2016	$14.31	+3.3%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$7.40
2015	$13.82	+3.5%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$7.39
2014	$13.59	+1.7%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$7.18
2013	$13.32	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$7.01
2012	$13.15	+1.3%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$6.77
2011	$12.96	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$6.62
2010	$12.78	+1.4%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$6.49
2009	$12.64	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$6.30

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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