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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (49-9098) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
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Estimated Employment570
Mean wage$23.22
Entry wage$15.48
10th percentile wage$14.83
50th percentile wage$20.26
90th percentile wage$38.79
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Utilities13023.3%
Specialty Trade Contractors11019.9%
Repair and Maintenance10018.3%
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction406.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration20$40.24
Utilities130$38.41
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction40$22.76
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers$18.07
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (49-9098)
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $20.26$29.74 -$9.48
2022$19.55+3.6%$28.70+3.6%-$9.14
2021$18.64+4.9%$27.37+4.9%-$8.72
2020$18.04+3.4%$26.48+3.4%-$8.44
2019$17.43+3.5%$25.59+3.5%-$8.15
2018$17.03+2.4%$25.00+2.4%-$7.96
2017$16.64+2.3%$24.43+2.3%-$7.78
2016$16.22+2.6%$23.80+2.6%-$7.58
2015$15.94+1.7%$23.41+1.7%-$7.46
2014$15.58+2.3%$22.87+2.3%-$7.29
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $20.26 $25.76 -$5.50
2022$19.55+3.6%$24.90+3.4%-$5.35
2021$18.64+4.9%$23.56+5.7%-$4.91
2020$18.04+3.4%$22.76+3.5%-$4.71
2019$17.43+3.5%$22.11+2.9%-$4.67
2018$17.03+2.4%$21.46+3.0%-$4.43
2017$16.64+2.3%$20.85+2.9%-$4.20
2016$16.22+2.6%$20.37+2.4%-$4.14
2015$15.94+1.7%$19.85+2.6%-$3.90
2014$15.58+2.3%$19.43+2.2%-$3.84

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

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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