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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment790
Mean wage$62.56
Entry wage$29.96
10th percentile wage$24.83
50th percentile wage$56.01
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction66083.3%
Financial Activities8010%
Professional & Business Services202.7%
Public Administration101.5%
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing$71.73
Public Administration10$57.39
Construction660$55.83
Financial Activities80$54.77
Professional & Business Services20$52.91
Construction Managers (11-9021)
Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Include specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Include general superintendents, project managers, and constructors who manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$56.01 $63.80  -$7.79
2015$54.07+3.6%$61.59 +3.6%-$7.52
2014$52.79+2.4%$60.14 +2.4%-$7.34
2013$51.52+2.5%$58.68 +2.5%-$7.16
2012$50.68+1.7%$57.73 +1.7%-$7.04
2011$49.88+1.6%$56.82 +1.6%-$6.93
2010$48.83+2.2%$55.62 +2.2%-$6.79
2009$48.47+.7%$55.22 +.7%-$6.74
2008$46.98+3.2%$53.51 +3.2%-$6.53
2007$45.43+3.4%$51.75 +3.4%-$6.31
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$56.01 $22.98  $33.03
2015$54.07+3.6%$22.34 +2.9%$31.73
2014$52.79+2.4%$21.86 +2.2%$30.93
2013$51.52+2.5%$21.42 +2.1%$30.10
2012$50.68+1.7%$21.05 +1.7%$29.63
2011$49.88+1.6%$20.72 +1.6%$29.16
2010$48.83+2.2%$20.37 +1.7%$28.46
2009$48.47+.7%$20.10 +1.4%$28.38
2008$46.98+3.2%$19.58 +2.6%$27.39
2007$45.43+3.4%$18.96 +3.3%$26.48
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport $56.01 790
New Haven $53.21 440
Norwich-NL $53.10 150
Waterbury $46.37 50
Hartford $45.81 1,110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $45.81 1,110
Bridgeport $56.01 790
New Haven $53.21 440
Norwich-NL $53.10 150
Danbury $38.69 140
Wages in other areas
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