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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment2,570
Mean wage$49.74
Entry wage$34.36
10th percentile wage$32.38
50th percentile wage$48.27
90th percentile wage$70.58
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing1,51058.7%
Professional and Business Services52020.4%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities37014.5%
Construction502.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services10$57.83
Construction50$57.69
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities370$51.66
Professional and Business Services520$50.60
Electrical Engineers (17-2071)
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$48.27 $42.80  $5.47
2019$46.73+3.3%$41.44 +3.3%$5.30
2018$45.51+2.7%$40.35 +2.7%$5.16
2017$44.46+2.4%$39.42 +2.4%$5.04
2016$43.76+1.6%$38.80 +1.6%$4.96
2015$42.92+2.0%$38.06 +2.0%$4.86
2014$42.12+1.9%$37.35 +1.9%$4.77
2013$41.31+1.9%$36.63 +1.9%$4.68
2012$40.51+2.0%$35.92 +2.0%$4.59
2011$39.88+1.6%$35.36 +1.6%$4.52
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$48.27 $23.93  $24.34
2019$46.73+3.3%$22.96 +4.2%$23.77
2018$45.51+2.7%$22.26 +3.1%$23.25
2017$44.46+2.4%$21.66 +2.8%$22.80
2016$43.76+1.6%$21.17 +2.3%$22.59
2015$42.92+2.0%$20.73 +2.1%$22.20
2014$42.12+1.9%$20.28 +2.2%$21.84
2013$41.31+1.9%$19.87 +2.1%$21.44
2012$40.51+2.0%$19.53 +1.7%$20.98
2011$39.88+1.6%$19.23 +1.6%$20.66

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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