Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,150
Mean wage		$28.27
Entry wage		$19.76
10th percentile wage		$18.13
50th percentile wage		$28.21
90th percentile wage		$38.54

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,140	52.9%
Public Administration	260	12.2%
Professional and Business Services	240	11.2%
Construction	230	10.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Information	20	$42.61
Public Administration	260	$32.41
Construction	230	$28.47
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,140	$28.24

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$28.21		$26.12		$2.09
2018	$28.13	+.3%	$26.04	+.3%	$2.08
2017	$27.58	+2.0%	$25.53	+2.0%	$2.04
2016	$26.75	+3.1%	$24.77	+3.1%	$1.98
2015	$26.22	+2.0%	$24.28	+2.0%	$1.94
2014	$25.72	+2.0%	$23.81	+2.0%	$1.91
2013	$25.19	+2.1%	$23.32	+2.1%	$1.87
2012	$24.66	+2.1%	$22.83	+2.1%	$1.83
2011	$24.30	+1.5%	$22.50	+1.5%	$1.80
2010	$23.77	+2.2%	$22.01	+2.2%	$1.76
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.21		$23.07		$5.14
2018	$28.13	+.3%	$22.87	+.9%	$5.26
2017	$27.58	+2.0%	$22.17	+3.1%	$5.41
2016	$26.75	+3.1%	$21.58	+2.8%	$5.18
2015	$26.22	+2.0%	$21.08	+2.3%	$5.14
2014	$25.72	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$5.07
2013	$25.19	+2.1%	$20.20	+2.2%	$4.99
2012	$24.66	+2.1%	$19.79	+2.1%	$4.87
2011	$24.30	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	$4.85
2010	$23.77	+2.2%	$19.15	+1.6%	$4.62

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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