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Estimated employment220
Mean wage$29.79
Entry wage$22.83
10th percentile wage$21.79
50th percentile wage$28.91
90th percentile wage$39.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction5020.3%
Public Administration4016.2%
Financial Activities3011.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration4033.41
Construction5031.73
Financial Activities3028.18
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics ex. Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining. Excludes Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) and Rail Car Repairers (49-3043).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.91 $26.32  $2.59
2019$27.90+3.6%$25.40 +3.6%$2.50
2018$27.36+2.0%$24.91 +2.0%$2.45
2017$26.54+3.1%$24.16 +3.1%$2.38
2016$26.02+2.0%$23.69 +2.0%$2.33
2015$25.51+2.0%$23.23 +2.0%$2.29
2014$24.99+2.1%$22.75 +2.1%$2.24
2013$24.47+2.1%$22.27 +2.1%$2.19
2012$24.11+1.5%$21.95 +1.5%$2.16
2011$23.59+2.2%$21.47 +2.2%$2.11
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.91 $24.96  $3.95
2019$27.90+3.6%$23.95 +4.2%$3.96
2018$27.36+2.0%$23.22 +3.1%$4.14
2017$26.54+3.1%$22.60 +2.8%$3.95
2016$26.02+2.0%$22.08 +2.3%$3.94
2015$25.51+2.0%$21.62 +2.1%$3.90
2014$24.99+2.1%$21.16 +2.2%$3.83
2013$24.47+2.1%$20.73 +2.1%$3.74
2012$24.11+1.5%$20.37 +1.7%$3.74
2011$23.59+2.2%$20.05 +1.6%$3.53
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $33.72120
Hartford $28.91220
New Haven $28.28390
Waterbury $26.0720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $28.28390
Hartford $28.91220
Bridgeport-Stamford $33.72120
Danbury $22.4440
Wages in other areas
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