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Making
bank
Certain industries will pay their employees more than other
industries, depending on how much money companies are
making and how in-demand its employees are. Manufacturing,
with its large amounts of revenue and a need for a younger
workforce, pays better than most.
Rent (900 sq.ft. in a normal area) ......................................$1,444 ........... $1,407
Groceries
(2,400 calories/day ) ..............................................................$425 .............. $425
Utilities
(electric, gas, heat, water, garbage) .......................................$100 .............. $137
Internet ................................................................................. $70 .................$63
Tranportation
(public transportation) ................................. $72 .................$65
Gym membership ........................ $42 .................$35
Entertainment
(2 or 3 meals out; 2 or 3 movies;
4 cocktails in a club) .......................... $180 .............. $170
Total monthly expenses ..... $2,332 ...... $2,302
How much does it cost for a young
person to live in Connecticut?
How much do Connecticut
manufacturing jobs pay?
Assembler
Education needed:
High-school diploma
Average annual salary:
$39,541
Monthly earnings (before taxes):
$3,295
Machinery
mechanic
Education needed: High-school
diploma and a year of on-the-job training
Average annual salary:
$67,080
Monthly earnings (before taxes):
$5,590
Sources: expatistan, numbeo.com
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