Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		170
Mean wage		$56.25
Entry wage		$27.42
10th percentile wage		$18.02
50th percentile wage		$52.81
90th percentile wage		$88.09

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	90	55.0%
Public Administration	30	15.5%
Manufacturing

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	90	$57.71
Public Administration	30	$55.56
Manufacturing		$54.62

Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099)

All physical scientists not listed separately.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$52.81		$38.52		$14.29
2019	$51.13	+3.3%	$37.29	+3.3%	$13.83
2018	$49.79	+2.7%	$36.32	+2.7%	$13.47
2017	$48.64	+2.4%	$35.48	+2.4%	$13.16
2016	$47.88	+1.6%	$34.92	+1.6%	$12.96
2015	$46.96	+2.0%	$34.25	+2.0%	$12.71
2014	$46.08	+1.9%	$33.61	+1.9%	$12.47
2013	$45.20	+1.9%	$32.97	+1.9%	$12.23
2012	$44.32	+2.0%	$32.33	+2.0%	$11.99
2011	$43.63	+1.6%	$31.83	+1.6%	$11.81
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$52.81		$23.93		$28.88
2019	$51.13	+3.3%	$22.96	+4.2%	$28.17
2018	$49.79	+2.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	$27.53
2017	$48.64	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	$26.98
2016	$47.88	+1.6%	$21.17	+2.3%	$26.71
2015	$46.96	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	$26.23
2014	$46.08	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	$25.80
2013	$45.20	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	$25.33
2012	$44.32	+2.0%	$19.53	+1.7%	$24.79
2011	$43.63	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	$24.41

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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