Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		47,280
Mean wage		$15.91
Entry wage		$11.14
10th percentile wage		$10.54
50th percentile wage		$12.32
90th percentile wage		$24.95

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores	12,110	25.6%
General Merchandise Stores	6,970	14.7%
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	5,210	11.0%
Miscellaneous Store Retailers	4,430	9.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers		$74.14
Repair and Maintenance	30	$20.46
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	3,620	$20.24
Ambulatory Health Care Services		$18.27

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.32		$15.05		-$2.73
2017	$12.10	+1.8%	$14.78	+1.8%	-$2.68
2016	$11.74	+3.0%	$14.35	+3.0%	-$2.60
2015	$11.60	+1.2%	$14.17	+1.2%	-$2.57
2014	$11.47	+1.1%	$14.02	+1.1%	-$2.54
2013	$11.15	+2.9%	$13.62	+2.9%	-$2.47
2012	$10.88	+2.5%	$13.29	+2.5%	-$2.41
2011	$10.66	+2.1%	$13.02	+2.1%	-$2.36
2010	$10.45	+2.0%	$12.76	+2.0%	-$2.31
2009	$10.21	+2.4%	$12.47	+2.4%	-$2.26
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.32		$22.55		-$10.23
2017	$12.10	+1.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$10.21
2016	$11.74	+3.0%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$9.96
2015	$11.60	+1.2%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$9.61
2014	$11.47	+1.1%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$9.29
2013	$11.15	+2.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$9.18
2012	$10.88	+2.5%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$9.04
2011	$10.66	+2.1%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$8.92
2010	$10.45	+2.0%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$8.82
2009	$10.21	+2.4%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$8.73

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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