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Purchasing Managers (11-3061) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment400
Mean wage$76.56
Entry wage$50.16
10th percentile wage$46.18
50th percentile wage$76.66
90th percentile wage$105.90
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Management of Companies and Enterprises12029.1%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing8020.1%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services205.1%
Administrative and Support Services204.1%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises120$82.47
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing80$81.87
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services20$81.64
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods10$80.56
Purchasing Managers (11-3061)
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $76.66 $67.68 $8.98
2022$75.17+2.0%$66.36+2.0%$8.81
2021$71.78+4.7%$63.38+4.7%$8.41
2020$70.19+2.3%$61.97+2.3%$8.22
2019$68.60+2.3%$60.57+2.3%$8.04
2018$66.76+2.8%$58.94+2.8%$7.82
2017$65.17+2.4%$57.53+2.4%$7.63
2016$63.33+2.9%$55.91+2.9%$7.42
2015$61.79+2.5%$54.55+2.5%$7.24
2014$60.54+2.1%$53.45+2.1%$7.09
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $76.66 $28.00 $48.66
2022$75.17+2.0%$27.07+3.4%$48.10
2021$71.78+4.7%$25.61+5.7%$46.17
2020$70.19+2.3%$24.73+3.5%$45.46
2019$68.60+2.3%$24.03+2.9%$44.57
2018$66.76+2.8%$23.33+3.0%$43.43
2017$65.17+2.4%$22.66+2.9%$42.51
2016$63.33+2.9%$22.14+2.4%$41.19
2015$61.79+2.5%$21.57+2.6%$40.21
2014$60.54+2.1%$21.12+2.2%$39.42
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $76.66  400    
Norwich-New London $62.01  80    
Hartford $61.85  540    
New Haven $56.88  240    
Danbury $56.00  80  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $61.85  540    
Bridgeport-Stamford $76.66  400    
New Haven $56.88  240    
Danbury $56.00  80    
Norwich-New London $62.01  80    
Wages in other areas
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