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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,660,200
Mean wage$29.88
Entry wage$12.99
10th percentile wage$11.50
50th percentile wage$23.07
90th percentile wage$54.45
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services445,62026.8%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities311,45018.8%
Professional and Business Services220,39013.3%
Leisure and Hospitality170,03010.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Financial Activities124,010$35.01
Public Administration85,870$32.25
Information31,790$31.59
Construction59,740$28.01
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$23.07 $23.07 $0.00
2018$22.87+.9%$22.87+.9%$0.00
2017$22.17+3.1%$22.17+3.1%$0.00
2016$21.58+2.8%$21.58+2.8%$0.00
2015$21.08+2.3%$21.08+2.3%$0.00
2014$20.64+2.1%$20.64+2.1%$0.00
2013$20.20+2.2%$20.20+2.2%$0.00
2012$19.79+2.1%$19.79+2.1%$0.00
2011$19.45+1.7%$19.45+1.7%$0.00
2010$19.15+1.6%$19.15+1.6%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$23.07 $23.07 $0.00
2018$22.87+.9%$22.87+.9%$0.00
2017$22.17+3.1%$22.17+3.1%$0.00
2016$21.58+2.8%$21.58+2.8%$0.00
2015$21.08+2.3%$21.08+2.3%$0.00
2014$20.64+2.1%$20.64+2.1%$0.00
2013$20.20+2.2%$20.20+2.2%$0.00
2012$19.79+2.1%$19.79+2.1%$0.00
2011$19.45+1.7%$19.45+1.7%$0.00
2010$19.15+1.6%$19.15+1.6%$0.00

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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