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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment2,020
Mean wage$29.66
Entry wage$13.49
10th percentile wage$11.71
50th percentile wage$29.96
90th percentile wage$48.93
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,53076.1%
Other Services25012.5%
Education and Health Services1809.1%
Public Administration502.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services18031.43
Leisure and Hospitality1,53029.96
Public Administration5023.29
Other Services250
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (39-9031)
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise. Excludes Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (25-0000), Coaches and Scouts (27-2022), and Athletic Trainers (29-9091).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.96 $14.57  $15.39
2019$28.40+5.5%$13.81 +5.5%$14.59
2018$27.34+3.9%$13.29 +3.9%$14.04
2017$26.46+3.3%$12.87 +3.3%$13.59
2016$25.57+3.5%$12.43 +3.5%$13.13
2015$25.13+1.7%$12.22 +1.7%$12.91
2014$24.63+2.0%$11.98 +2.0%$12.65
2013$24.32+1.3%$11.83 +1.3%$12.49
2012$23.96+1.5%$11.65 +1.5%$12.31
2011$23.63+1.4%$11.49 +1.4%$12.14
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.96 $26.15  $3.81
2019$28.40+5.5%$25.09 +4.2%$3.31
2018$27.34+3.9%$24.32 +3.1%$3.01
2017$26.46+3.3%$23.67 +2.8%$2.79
2016$25.57+3.5%$23.13 +2.3%$2.43
2015$25.13+1.7%$22.65 +2.1%$2.48
2014$24.63+2.0%$22.16 +2.2%$2.47
2013$24.32+1.3%$21.72 +2.1%$2.60
2012$23.96+1.5%$21.34 +1.7%$2.62
2011$23.63+1.4%$21.01 +1.6%$2.62
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $29.962,020
Danbury $29.75350
New Haven $27.87750
Hartford $24.681,330
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $29.962,020
Hartford $24.681,330
New Haven $27.87750
Danbury $29.75350
Wages in other areas
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