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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (13-1141) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment280
Mean wage$45.11
Entry wage$30.39
10th percentile wage$28.65
50th percentile wage$40.98
90th percentile wage$75.34
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Management of Companies and Enterprises5016.7%
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities4013.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services309.3%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities105.4%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities40$78.72
Management of Companies and Enterprises50$46.14
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services30$41.81
Administrative and Support Services$41.56
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (13-1141)
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $40.98 $42.97 -$1.99
2022$40.18+2.0%$42.13+2.0%-$1.95
2021$38.37+4.7%$40.24+4.7%-$1.86
2020$37.52+2.3%$39.35+2.3%-$1.82
2019$36.67+2.3%$38.45+2.3%-$1.78
2018$35.69+2.8%$37.42+2.8%-$1.73
2017$34.84+2.4%$36.53+2.4%-$1.69
2016$33.85+2.9%$35.50+2.9%-$1.64
2015$33.03+2.5%$34.63+2.5%-$1.60
2014$32.36+2.1%$33.94+2.1%-$1.57
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $40.98 $28.00 $12.98
2022$40.18+2.0%$27.07+3.4%$13.11
2021$38.37+4.7%$25.61+5.7%$12.76
2020$37.52+2.3%$24.73+3.5%$12.79
2019$36.67+2.3%$24.03+2.9%$12.64
2018$35.69+2.8%$23.33+3.0%$12.36
2017$34.84+2.4%$22.66+2.9%$12.17
2016$33.85+2.9%$22.14+2.4%$11.72
2015$33.03+2.5%$21.57+2.6%$11.45
2014$32.36+2.1%$21.12+2.2%$11.25
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 $40.98  280    
Danbury $37.99  40    
New Haven $37.82  90    
Norwich-New London $35.72  60    
Hartford $30.96  550  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $30.96  550    
Bridgeport-Stamford $40.98  280    
New Haven $37.82  90    
Norwich-New London $35.72  60    
Danbury $37.99  40    
Wages in other areas
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