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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,665,100
Mean wage$30.75
Entry wage$13.49
10th percentile wage$11.85
50th percentile wage$23.93
90th percentile wage$56.45
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services451,22027.1%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities307,17018.4%
Professional and Business Services220,89013.3%
Leisure and Hospitality170,71010.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Financial Activities121,990$36.55
Information30,870$33.41
Public Administration85,950$32.62
Construction61,830$29.10
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$23.93 $23.93  $0.00
2019$22.96+4.2%$22.96 +4.2%$0.00
2018$22.26+3.1%$22.26 +3.1%$0.00
2017$21.66+2.8%$21.66 +2.8%$0.00
2016$21.17+2.3%$21.17 +2.3%$0.00
2015$20.73+2.1%$20.73 +2.1%$0.00
2014$20.28+2.2%$20.28 +2.2%$0.00
2013$19.87+2.1%$19.87 +2.1%$0.00
2012$19.53+1.7%$19.53 +1.7%$0.00
2011$19.23+1.6%$19.23 +1.6%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$23.93 $23.93  $0.00
2019$22.96+4.2%$22.96 +4.2%$0.00
2018$22.26+3.1%$22.26 +3.1%$0.00
2017$21.66+2.8%$21.66 +2.8%$0.00
2016$21.17+2.3%$21.17 +2.3%$0.00
2015$20.73+2.1%$20.73 +2.1%$0.00
2014$20.28+2.2%$20.28 +2.2%$0.00
2013$19.87+2.1%$19.87 +2.1%$0.00
2012$19.53+1.7%$19.53 +1.7%$0.00
2011$19.23+1.6%$19.23 +1.6%$0.00

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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