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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment550
Mean wage$26.69
Entry wage$14.01
10th percentile wage$13.41
50th percentile wage$25.45
90th percentile wage$45.33
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services53096.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services530$24.76
Tax Preparers (13-2082)
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Excludes Accountants and Auditors (13-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$25.45 $37.74  -$12.29
2019$24.62+3.4%$36.50 +3.4%-$11.88
2018$23.98+2.6%$35.56 +2.6%-$11.58
2017$23.42+2.4%$34.73 +2.4%-$11.30
2016$22.88+2.4%$33.92 +2.4%-$11.04
2015$22.24+2.9%$32.98 +2.9%-$10.74
2014$21.72+2.4%$32.20 +2.4%-$10.48
2013$21.19+2.5%$31.42 +2.5%-$10.23
2012$20.85+1.7%$30.91 +1.7%-$10.06
2011$20.52+1.6%$30.43 +1.6%-$9.90
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.45 $23.93  $1.52
2019$24.62+3.4%$22.96 +4.2%$1.66
2018$23.98+2.6%$22.26 +3.1%$1.72
2017$23.42+2.4%$21.66 +2.8%$1.76
2016$22.88+2.4%$21.17 +2.3%$1.71
2015$22.24+2.9%$20.73 +2.1%$1.52
2014$21.72+2.4%$20.28 +2.2%$1.43
2013$21.19+2.5%$19.87 +2.1%$1.32
2012$20.85+1.7%$19.53 +1.7%$1.31
2011$20.52+1.6%$19.23 +1.6%$1.29

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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