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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,230
Mean wage$42.34
Entry wage$33.09
10th percentile wage$22.69
50th percentile wage$44.72
90th percentile wage$51.90
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,22099.0%
Public Administration101.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,22044.76
Public Administration1039.46
Dental Hygienists (29-2021)
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$44.72 $39.75 $4.97
2018$44.49+.5%$39.54+.5%$4.94
2017$43.32+2.7%$38.51+2.7%$4.81
2016$42.32+2.4%$37.62+2.4%$4.70
2015$41.66+1.6%$37.03+1.6%$4.63
2014$40.86+2.0%$36.32+2.0%$4.54
2013$40.09+1.9%$35.64+1.9%$4.46
2012$39.33+1.9%$34.96+1.9%$4.37
2011$38.56+2.0%$34.28+2.0%$4.29
2010$37.97+1.6%$33.75+1.6%$4.22
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$44.72 $24.80 $19.92
2018$44.49+.5%$24.58+.9%$19.91
2017$43.32+2.7%$23.83+3.1%$19.49
2016$42.32+2.4%$23.19+2.8%$19.13
2015$41.66+1.6%$22.66+2.3%$18.99
2014$40.86+2.0%$22.19+2.1%$18.67
2013$40.09+1.9%$21.72+2.2%$18.38
2012$39.33+1.9%$21.28+2.1%$18.05
2011$38.56+2.0%$20.91+1.7%$17.65
2010$37.97+1.6%$20.58+1.6%$17.38
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam$44.721,230
Danbury $44.56200
New Haven $43.65690
Hartford $41.641,230
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam$44.721,230
Hartford $41.641,230
New Haven $43.65690
Norwich/NewLond$39.19350
Wages in other areas
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