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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment140
Mean wage$28.85
Entry wage$10.27
10th percentile wage$9.73
50th percentile wage$16.20
90th percentile wage$61.03
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality11077.8%
Education and Health Services2011.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services20
Leisure and Hospitality110
Musicians and Singers (27-2042)
Play one or more musical instruments or entertain by singing songs in recital, in accompaniment, or as a member of an orchestra, band, or other musical group. Musical performers may entertain on-stage, radio, TV, film, video, or record in studios. Exclude "Dancers" (27-2031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.20 $25.45  -$9.25
2016$15.82+2.4%$24.85 +2.4%-$9.03
2015$15.52+2.0%$24.38 +2.0%-$8.86
2014$15.23+1.9%$23.92 +1.9%-$8.69
2013$14.94+1.9%$23.46 +1.9%-$8.52
2012$14.65+2.0%$23.01 +2.0%-$8.36
2011$14.42+1.6%$22.65 +1.6%-$8.23
2010$14.17+1.8%$22.25 +1.8%-$8.08
2009$14.01+1.1%$22.02 +1.1%-$8.00
2008$13.60+3.1%$21.36 +3.1%-$7.76
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.20 $23.51  -$7.31
2016$15.82+2.4%$22.76 +3.3%-$6.93
2015$15.52+2.0%$22.28 +2.1%-$6.76
2014$15.23+1.9%$21.81 +2.2%-$6.57
2013$14.94+1.9%$21.37 +2.1%-$6.42
2012$14.65+2.0%$21.00 +1.7%-$6.35
2011$14.42+1.6%$20.67 +1.6%-$6.25
2010$14.17+1.8%$20.32 +1.7%-$6.15
2009$14.01+1.1%$20.05 +1.4%-$6.03
2008$13.60+3.1%$19.53 +2.6%-$5.93
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$45.97240
Bridgeport-Stamford$16.20140
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$45.97240
Bridgeport-Stamford$16.20140
Wages in other areas
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