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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment28,300
Mean wage$12.13
Entry wage$10.97
10th percentile wage$10.40
50th percentile wage$11.48
90th percentile wage$14.55
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places22,50079.5%
Food and Beverage Stores1,9306.8%
Educational Services1,8106.4%
General Merchandise Stores5101.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Hospitals100$14.80
Public Administration280$13.91
Gasoline Stations60$13.15
Educational Services1,810$13.00
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (35-3021)
Perform duties which combine both food preparation and food service.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.48 $11.60 -$0.12
2017$11.33+1.3%$11.45+1.3%-$0.11
2016$10.97+3.3%$11.09+3.3%-$0.11
2015$10.60+3.5%$10.71+3.5%-$0.11
2014$10.42+1.7%$10.53+1.7%-$0.10
2013$10.21+2.0%$10.32+2.0%-$0.10
2012$10.08+1.3%$10.19+1.3%-$0.10
2011$9.93+1.5%$10.04+1.5%-$0.10
2010$9.80+1.4%$9.90+1.4%-$0.10
2009$9.69+1.1%$9.79+1.1%-$0.10
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.48 $22.55 -$11.07
2017$11.33+1.3%$22.31+1.1%-$10.97
2016$10.97+3.3%$21.71+2.8%-$10.74
2015$10.60+3.5%$21.22+2.3%-$10.61
2014$10.42+1.7%$20.77+2.1%-$10.35
2013$10.21+2.0%$20.33+2.2%-$10.11
2012$10.08+1.3%$19.92+2.1%-$9.83
2011$9.93+1.5%$19.58+1.7%-$9.64
2010$9.80+1.4%$19.27+1.6%-$9.47
2009$9.69+1.1%$18.95+1.7%-$9.25

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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