Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		220
Mean wage		$19.81
Entry wage		$14.41
10th percentile wage		$12.76
50th percentile wage		$18.61
90th percentile wage		$28.27

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	200	89.3%
Professional and Business Services	20	10.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	200	$18.89
Professional and Business Services	20	$

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199)

All metalworkers and plastic workers not listed separately.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$18.61		$19.86		-$1.25
2018	$18.43	+1.0%	$19.67	+1.0%	-$1.23
2017	$17.90	+2.9%	$19.11	+2.9%	-$1.20
2016	$17.36	+3.1%	$18.53	+3.1%	-$1.16
2015	$16.89	+2.8%	$18.03	+2.8%	-$1.13
2014	$16.49	+2.4%	$17.60	+2.4%	-$1.10
2013	$16.12	+2.3%	$17.20	+2.3%	-$1.08
2012	$15.81	+1.9%	$16.88	+1.9%	-$1.06
2011	$15.55	+1.7%	$16.59	+1.7%	-$1.04
2010	$15.30	+1.6%	$16.33	+1.6%	-$1.02
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$18.61		$23.07		-$4.46
2018	$18.43	+1.0%	$22.87	+.9%	-$4.43
2017	$17.90	+2.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$4.26
2016	$17.36	+3.1%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$4.21
2015	$16.89	+2.8%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$4.19
2014	$16.49	+2.4%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$4.15
2013	$16.12	+2.3%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$4.08
2012	$15.81	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$3.98
2011	$15.55	+1.7%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$3.90
2010	$15.30	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$3.84

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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