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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment130
Mean wage$30.76
Entry wage$22.43
10th percentile wage$18.77
50th percentile wage$33.00
90th percentile wage$38.99
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction13095.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction130$33.16
Insulation Workers, Mechanical (47-2132)
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$33.00 $27.59 $5.41
2018$32.58+1.3%$27.24+1.3%$5.34
2017$31.97+1.9%$26.73+1.9%$5.24
2016$31.11+2.8%$26.01+2.8%$5.10
2015$30.18+3.1%$25.23+3.1%$4.95
2014$29.69+1.7%$24.82+1.7%$4.87
2013$29.05+2.2%$24.29+2.2%$4.76
2012$28.61+1.5%$23.92+1.5%$4.69
2011$28.37+.9%$23.72+.9%$4.65
2010$27.95+1.5%$23.37+1.5%$4.58
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$33.00 $23.07 $9.93
2018$32.58+1.3%$22.87+.9%$9.72
2017$31.97+1.9%$22.17+3.1%$9.80
2016$31.11+2.8%$21.58+2.8%$9.54
2015$30.18+3.1%$21.08+2.3%$9.10
2014$29.69+1.7%$20.64+2.1%$9.05
2013$29.05+2.2%$20.20+2.2%$8.85
2012$28.61+1.5%$19.79+2.1%$8.82
2011$28.37+.9%$19.45+1.7%$8.91
2010$27.95+1.5%$19.15+1.6%$8.80

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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