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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment3,640
Mean wage$52.03
Entry wage$27.18
10th percentile wage$24.06
50th percentile wage$46.82
90th percentile wage$81.69
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers1,06029.0%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods78021.3%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing3409.4%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods3008.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Machinery Manufacturing40$57.11
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers1,060$51.97
Publishing Industries (except Internet)150$51.77
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing130$51.35
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (41-4011)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of post-secondary education.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$46.82 $15.05 $31.77
2017$45.98+1.8%$14.78+1.8%$31.20
2016$44.63+3.0%$14.35+3.0%$30.28
2015$44.08+1.2%$14.17+1.2%$29.91
2014$43.61+1.1%$14.02+1.1%$29.59
2013$42.36+2.9%$13.62+2.9%$28.75
2012$41.34+2.5%$13.29+2.5%$28.05
2011$40.50+2.1%$13.02+2.1%$27.48
2010$39.70+2.0%$12.76+2.0%$26.94
2009$38.79+2.4%$12.47+2.4%$26.32
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$46.82 $22.55 $24.27
2017$45.98+1.8%$22.31+1.1%$23.67
2016$44.63+3.0%$21.71+2.8%$22.92
2015$44.08+1.2%$21.22+2.3%$22.86
2014$43.61+1.1%$20.77+2.1%$22.83
2013$42.36+2.9%$20.33+2.2%$22.04
2012$41.34+2.5%$19.92+2.1%$21.42
2011$40.50+2.1%$19.58+1.7%$20.92
2010$39.70+2.0%$19.27+1.6%$20.43
2009$38.79+2.4%$18.95+1.7%$19.84

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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