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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,710
Mean wage$27.19
Entry wage$17.23
10th percentile wage$15.03
50th percentile wage$26.73
90th percentile wage$38.48
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,03060.5%
Other Services68039.8%
Public Administration502.7%
Professional and Business Services301.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services3030.40
Public Administration5029.35
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,03027.23
Other Services68024.78
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$26.73 $29.26 -$2.53
2018$26.65+.3%$29.17+.3%-$2.52
2017$26.13+2.0%$28.60+2.0%-$2.47
2016$25.35+3.1%$27.75+3.1%-$2.39
2015$24.85+2.0%$27.20+2.0%-$2.35
2014$24.37+2.0%$26.67+2.0%-$2.30
2013$23.87+2.1%$26.13+2.1%-$2.25
2012$23.37+2.1%$25.58+2.1%-$2.21
2011$23.03+1.5%$25.21+1.5%-$2.17
2010$22.53+2.2%$24.66+2.2%-$2.13
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$26.73 $24.80 $1.93
2018$26.65+.3%$24.58+.9%$2.07
2017$26.13+2.0%$23.83+3.1%$2.30
2016$25.35+3.1%$23.19+2.8%$2.15
2015$24.85+2.0%$22.66+2.3%$2.18
2014$24.37+2.0%$22.19+2.1%$2.18
2013$23.87+2.1%$21.72+2.2%$2.15
2012$23.37+2.1%$21.28+2.1%$2.09
2011$23.03+1.5%$20.91+1.7%$2.11
2010$22.53+2.2%$20.58+1.6%$1.94
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$26.731,710
Waterbury $26.09570
Hartford $23.712,780
Norwich/NewLond$22.28570
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $23.712,780
Bridge/Stam$26.731,710
New Haven $21.761,540
Danbury $21.84580
Wages in other areas
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