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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,250
Mean wage$32.78
Entry wage$21.27
10th percentile wage$16.33
50th percentile wage$32.22
90th percentile wage$47.74
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration45035.8%
Professional and Business Services41032.8%
Construction22018.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration450$37.86
Construction220$31.24
Professional and Business Services410$28.06
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.22 $27.59 $4.63
2018$31.81+1.3%$27.24+1.3%$4.57
2017$31.21+1.9%$26.73+1.9%$4.49
2016$30.38+2.8%$26.01+2.8%$4.37
2015$29.47+3.1%$25.23+3.1%$4.23
2014$28.99+1.7%$24.82+1.7%$4.17
2013$28.37+2.2%$24.29+2.2%$4.08
2012$27.94+1.5%$23.92+1.5%$4.01
2011$27.70+.9%$23.72+.9%$3.98
2010$27.29+1.5%$23.37+1.5%$3.92
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.22 $23.07 $9.15
2018$31.81+1.3%$22.87+.9%$8.95
2017$31.21+1.9%$22.17+3.1%$9.04
2016$30.38+2.8%$21.58+2.8%$8.80
2015$29.47+3.1%$21.08+2.3%$8.38
2014$28.99+1.7%$20.64+2.1%$8.35
2013$28.37+2.2%$20.20+2.2%$8.16
2012$27.94+1.5%$19.79+2.1%$8.14
2011$27.70+.9%$19.45+1.7%$8.24
2010$27.29+1.5%$19.15+1.6%$8.14

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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