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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment550
Mean wage$26.80
Entry wage$18.26
10th percentile wage$16.38
50th percentile wage$26.96
90th percentile wage$37.80
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services50090.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services500$26.67
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098)
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Exclude "Electricians" (47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$26.96 $26.12 $0.84
2018$26.88+.3%$26.04+.3%$0.84
2017$26.35+2.0%$25.53+2.0%$0.82
2016$25.57+3.1%$24.77+3.1%$0.80
2015$25.06+2.0%$24.28+2.0%$0.78
2014$24.58+2.0%$23.81+2.0%$0.77
2013$24.07+2.1%$23.32+2.1%$0.75
2012$23.57+2.1%$22.83+2.1%$0.73
2011$23.22+1.5%$22.50+1.5%$0.72
2010$22.72+2.2%$22.01+2.2%$0.71
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$26.96 $23.07 $3.89
2018$26.88+.3%$22.87+.9%$4.01
2017$26.35+2.0%$22.17+3.1%$4.18
2016$25.57+3.1%$21.58+2.8%$3.99
2015$25.06+2.0%$21.08+2.3%$3.98
2014$24.58+2.0%$20.64+2.1%$3.93
2013$24.07+2.1%$20.20+2.2%$3.87
2012$23.57+2.1%$19.79+2.1%$3.77
2011$23.22+1.5%$19.45+1.7%$3.77
2010$22.72+2.2%$19.15+1.6%$3.57

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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