Graphic Designers (27-1024) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,300
Mean wage		$29.69
Entry wage		$18.75
10th percentile wage		$17.06
50th percentile wage		$27.68
90th percentile wage		$46.10

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	890	38.8%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	410	17.7%
Information	400	17.2%
Manufacturing	350	15.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Financial Activities	70	$33.06
Education and Health Services	60	$29.77
Professional and Business Services	890	$29.64
Information	400	$27.46

Graphic Designers (27-1024)

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$27.68		$27.04		$0.64
2018	$27.54	+.5%	$26.90	+.5%	$0.64
2017	$26.82	+2.7%	$26.20	+2.7%	$0.62
2016	$26.20	+2.4%	$25.59	+2.4%	$0.61
2015	$25.79	+1.6%	$25.19	+1.6%	$0.60
2014	$25.29	+2.0%	$24.71	+2.0%	$0.58
2013	$24.82	+1.9%	$24.24	+1.9%	$0.57
2012	$24.34	+1.9%	$23.78	+1.9%	$0.56
2011	$23.87	+2.0%	$23.32	+2.0%	$0.55
2010	$23.50	+1.6%	$22.96	+1.6%	$0.54
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.68		$23.07		$4.61
2018	$27.54	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	$4.67
2017	$26.82	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	$4.64
2016	$26.20	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	$4.62
2015	$25.79	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	$4.70
2014	$25.29	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$4.65
2013	$24.82	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	$4.62
2012	$24.34	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	$4.55
2011	$23.87	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	$4.42
2010	$23.50	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	$4.35

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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