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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment180
Mean wage$23.14
Entry wage$16.97
10th percentile wage$15.85
50th percentile wage$22.75
90th percentile wage$31.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration107%
Leisure and Hospitality106.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality10$31.19
Public Administration10$27.81
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$21.76
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.75 $24.14  -$1.39
2015$22.18+2.5%$23.54 +2.5%-$1.35
2014$21.73+2.1%$23.06 +2.1%-$1.32
2013$21.27+2.1%$22.57 +2.1%-$1.29
2012$20.96+1.5%$22.24 +1.5%-$1.28
2011$20.51+2.2%$21.76 +2.2%-$1.25
2010$20.27+1.2%$21.51 +1.2%-$1.23
2009$19.92+1.7%$21.14 +1.7%-$1.21
2008$19.34+3.0%$20.52 +3.0%-$1.18
2007$18.78+3.0%$19.92 +3.0%-$1.14
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.75 $22.98  -$0.23
2015$22.18+2.5%$22.34 +2.9%-$0.15
2014$21.73+2.1%$21.86 +2.2%-$0.13
2013$21.27+2.1%$21.42 +2.1%-$0.14
2012$20.96+1.5%$21.05 +1.7%-$0.08
2011$20.51+2.2%$20.72 +1.6%-$0.21
2010$20.27+1.2%$20.37 +1.7%-$0.10
2009$19.92+1.7%$20.10 +1.4%-$0.17
2008$19.34+3.0%$19.58 +2.6%-$0.24
2007$18.78+3.0%$18.96 +3.3%-$0.18
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 $22.75 180
Hartford $22.51 380
Norwich-NL $22.17 20
Danbury $21.95  
New Haven $15.58 100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $22.51 380
Bridgeport $22.75 180
New Haven $15.58 100
Norwich-NL $22.17 20
Danbury $21.95  
Wages in other areas
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