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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment12,810
Mean wage$16.54
Entry wage$11.87
10th percentile wage$11.03
50th percentile wage$15.10
90th percentile wage$24.65
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Administrative and Support Services3,01023.5%
Miscellaneous Manufacturing1,95015.2%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing1,49011.6%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing9507.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Paper Manufacturing50$26.47
Miscellaneous Store Retailers$25.89
Specialty Trade Contractors150$18.67
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing920$17.41
Assemblers and fabricators, all other, including team assemblers (51-2098)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.10 $19.39 -$4.29
2017$14.97+.9%$19.23+.9%-$4.25
2016$14.52+3.1%$18.65+3.1%-$4.12
2015$14.13+2.8%$18.14+2.8%-$4.01
2014$13.79+2.4%$17.71+2.4%-$3.91
2013$13.48+2.3%$17.31+2.3%-$3.82
2012$13.22+1.9%$16.98+1.9%-$3.75
2011$13.00+1.7%$16.70+1.7%-$3.69
2010$12.80+1.6%$16.43+1.6%-$3.63
2009$12.66+1.1%$16.25+1.1%-$3.59
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.10 $22.55 -$7.45
2017$14.97+.9%$22.31+1.1%-$7.33
2016$14.52+3.1%$21.71+2.8%-$7.19
2015$14.13+2.8%$21.22+2.3%-$7.09
2014$13.79+2.4%$20.77+2.1%-$6.98
2013$13.48+2.3%$20.33+2.2%-$6.85
2012$13.22+1.9%$19.92+2.1%-$6.69
2011$13.00+1.7%$19.58+1.7%-$6.57
2010$12.80+1.6%$19.27+1.6%-$6.47
2009$12.66+1.1%$18.95+1.7%-$6.28

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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