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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment14,300
Mean wage$36.87
Entry wage$19.42
10th percentile wage$16.90
50th percentile wage$32.75
90th percentile wage$61.42
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10,48073.3%
Manufacturing2,57018.0%
Professional and Business Services7605.3%
Construction2001.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction200$37.71
Other Services30$33.77
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10,480$33.30
Manufacturing2,570$31.21
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.75 $15.43 $17.32
2018$32.41+1.1%$15.27+1.1%$17.14
2017$31.03+4.4%$14.62+4.4%$16.41
2016$30.11+3.0%$14.19+3.0%$15.93
2015$29.74+1.2%$14.01+1.2%$15.73
2014$29.42+1.1%$13.86+1.1%$15.56
2013$28.59+2.9%$13.47+2.9%$15.12
2012$27.90+2.5%$13.14+2.5%$14.75
2011$27.33+2.1%$12.88+2.1%$14.45
2010$26.79+2.0%$12.62+2.0%$14.17
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.75 $23.07 $9.68
2018$32.41+1.1%$22.87+.9%$9.54
2017$31.03+4.4%$22.17+3.1%$8.85
2016$30.11+3.0%$21.58+2.8%$8.54
2015$29.74+1.2%$21.08+2.3%$8.66
2014$29.42+1.1%$20.64+2.1%$8.78
2013$28.59+2.9%$20.20+2.2%$8.38
2012$27.90+2.5%$19.79+2.1%$8.10
2011$27.33+2.1%$19.45+1.7%$7.87
2010$26.79+2.0%$19.15+1.6%$7.64

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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