Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,160
Mean wage		$27.82
Entry wage		$19.64
10th percentile wage		$18.06
50th percentile wage		$27.70
90th percentile wage		$38.72

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	400	18.3%
Public Administration	300	14.0%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	290	13.5%
Truck Transportation	190	8.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Telecommunications		$38.45
Utilities	40	$37.49
Public Administration	300	$30.88
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	400	$28.37

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$27.70		$25.45		$2.25
2017	$27.64	+.2%	$25.39	+.2%	$2.24
2016	$26.81	+3.1%	$24.63	+3.1%	$2.18
2015	$26.28	+2.0%	$24.15	+2.0%	$2.13
2014	$25.77	+2.0%	$23.68	+2.0%	$2.09
2013	$25.24	+2.1%	$23.19	+2.1%	$2.05
2012	$24.71	+2.1%	$22.71	+2.1%	$2.01
2011	$24.35	+1.5%	$22.38	+1.5%	$1.98
2010	$23.82	+2.2%	$21.89	+2.2%	$1.94
2009	$23.55	+1.2%	$21.64	+1.2%	$1.91
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.70		$22.55		$5.15
2017	$27.64	+.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	$5.33
2016	$26.81	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	$5.10
2015	$26.28	+2.0%	$21.22	+2.3%	$5.06
2014	$25.77	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$5.00
2013	$25.24	+2.1%	$20.33	+2.2%	$4.91
2012	$24.71	+2.1%	$19.92	+2.1%	$4.79
2011	$24.35	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	$4.78
2010	$23.82	+2.2%	$19.27	+1.6%	$4.55
2009	$23.55	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	$4.60

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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