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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment3,780
Mean wage$18.84
Entry wage$13.00
10th percentile wage$12.15
50th percentile wage$17.75
90th percentile wage$28.09
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing1,58041.8%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing89023.4%
Miscellaneous Manufacturing40010.7%
Machinery Manufacturing3008.0%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing$21.94
Miscellaneous Manufacturing400$20.94
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services30$20.46
Machinery Manufacturing300$18.11
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers (51-2028)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$17.75 $19.39 -$1.64
2017$17.60+.9%$19.23+.9%-$1.62
2016$17.07+3.1%$18.65+3.1%-$1.57
2015$16.61+2.8%$18.14+2.8%-$1.53
2014$16.21+2.4%$17.71+2.4%-$1.49
2013$15.84+2.3%$17.31+2.3%-$1.46
2012$15.54+1.9%$16.98+1.9%-$1.43
2011$15.29+1.7%$16.70+1.7%-$1.41
2010$15.04+1.6%$16.43+1.6%-$1.38
2009$14.88+1.1%$16.25+1.1%-$1.37
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.75 $22.55 -$4.80
2017$17.60+.9%$22.31+1.1%-$4.71
2016$17.07+3.1%$21.71+2.8%-$4.64
2015$16.61+2.8%$21.22+2.3%-$4.61
2014$16.21+2.4%$20.77+2.1%-$4.56
2013$15.84+2.3%$20.33+2.2%-$4.48
2012$15.54+1.9%$19.92+2.1%-$4.37
2011$15.29+1.7%$19.58+1.7%-$4.29
2010$15.04+1.6%$19.27+1.6%-$4.22
2009$14.88+1.1%$18.95+1.7%-$4.06

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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