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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$37.33
Entry wage$27.87
10th percentile wage$26.29
50th percentile wage$41.22
90th percentile wage$49.30
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services41.23
Respiratory Therapy Technicians (29-2054)
Provide specific, well defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$41.22 $36.62  $4.60
2016$40.26+2.4%$35.76 +2.4%$4.49
2015$39.48+2.0%$35.08 +2.0%$4.41
2014$38.74+1.9%$34.42 +1.9%$4.32
2013$38.00+1.9%$33.76 +1.9%$4.24
2012$37.27+2.0%$33.11 +2.0%$4.16
2011$36.69+1.6%$32.59 +1.6%$4.09
2010$36.04+1.8%$32.02 +1.8%$4.02
2009$35.66+1.1%$31.68 +1.1%$3.98
2008$34.60+3.1%$30.74 +3.1%$3.86
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$41.22 $23.51  $17.71
2016$40.26+2.4%$22.76 +3.3%$17.50
2015$39.48+2.0%$22.28 +2.1%$17.20
2014$38.74+1.9%$21.81 +2.2%$16.94
2013$38.00+1.9%$21.37 +2.1%$16.64
2012$37.27+2.0%$21.00 +1.7%$16.27
2011$36.69+1.6%$20.67 +1.6%$16.02
2010$36.04+1.8%$20.32 +1.7%$15.72
2009$35.66+1.1%$20.05 +1.4%$15.61
2008$34.60+3.1%$19.53 +2.6%$15.06
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
Bridgeport-Stamford$41.22 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford$41.22 
Wages in other areas
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