Meter Readers, Utilities (43-5041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		190
Mean wage		$28.63
Entry wage		$20.77
10th percentile wage		$20.03
50th percentile wage		$28.76
90th percentile wage		$38.68

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Utilities	100	51.6%
Public Administration	50	27.8%
Management of Companies and Enterprises	20	11.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Utilities	100	$29.14
Management of Companies and Enterprises	20	$28.77
Public Administration	50	$28.28

Meter Readers, Utilities (43-5041)

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$28.76		$20.03		$8.73
2017	$28.42	+1.2%	$19.79	+1.2%	$8.63
2016	$27.69	+2.6%	$19.29	+2.6%	$8.41
2015	$26.86	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	$8.15
2014	$26.19	+2.5%	$18.24	+2.5%	$7.95
2013	$25.68	+2.0%	$17.89	+2.0%	$7.80
2012	$25.17	+2.0%	$17.53	+2.0%	$7.64
2011	$24.74	+1.7%	$17.23	+1.7%	$7.51
2010	$24.29	+1.8%	$16.92	+1.8%	$7.37
2009	$23.91	+1.6%	$16.65	+1.6%	$7.26
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.76		$22.55		$6.21
2017	$28.42	+1.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	$6.11
2016	$27.69	+2.6%	$21.71	+2.8%	$5.98
2015	$26.86	+3.1%	$21.22	+2.3%	$5.64
2014	$26.19	+2.5%	$20.77	+2.1%	$5.42
2013	$25.68	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	$5.35
2012	$25.17	+2.0%	$19.92	+2.1%	$5.25
2011	$24.74	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	$5.16
2010	$24.29	+1.8%	$19.27	+1.6%	$5.02
2009	$23.91	+1.6%	$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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