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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment930
Mean wage$13.14
Entry wage$11.38
10th percentile wage$10.82
50th percentile wage$12.36
90th percentile wage$17.07
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality950101.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality95012.39
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.36 $12.32 $0.04
2018$12.19+1.4%$12.15+1.4%$0.04
2017$11.73+3.9%$11.70+3.9%$0.04
2016$11.36+3.3%$11.32+3.3%$0.04
2015$10.97+3.5%$10.94+3.5%$0.04
2014$10.79+1.7%$10.75+1.7%$0.03
2013$10.57+2.0%$10.54+2.0%$0.03
2012$10.44+1.3%$10.40+1.3%$0.03
2011$10.29+1.5%$10.25+1.5%$0.03
2010$10.14+1.4%$10.11+1.4%$0.03
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.36 $24.80 -$12.44
2018$12.19+1.4%$24.58+.9%-$12.39
2017$11.73+3.9%$23.83+3.1%-$12.09
2016$11.36+3.3%$23.19+2.8%-$11.83
2015$10.97+3.5%$22.66+2.3%-$11.69
2014$10.79+1.7%$22.19+2.1%-$11.40
2013$10.57+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$11.14
2012$10.44+1.3%$21.28+2.1%-$10.83
2011$10.29+1.5%$20.91+1.7%-$10.62
2010$10.14+1.4%$20.58+1.6%-$10.44
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$12.36930
Danbury $12.31 
Hartford $12.111,270
Waterbury $12.02180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $12.111,270
Bridge/Stam$12.36930
New Haven $11.89580
Norwich/NewLond$11.71310
Wages in other areas
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