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Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment5,290
Mean wage$46.95
Entry wage$31.16
10th percentile wage$30.32
50th percentile wage$41.53
90th percentile wage$66.81
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2,05038.9%
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities92017.5%
Management of Companies and Enterprises4909.4%
Administrative and Support Services2103.9%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers$89.26
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction30$57.18
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities920$52.50
Hospitals20$46.92
Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. Excludes Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (13-2081).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $41.53 $42.97 -$1.44
2022$40.72+2.0%$42.13+2.0%-$1.41
2021$38.89+4.7%$40.24+4.7%-$1.34
2020$38.03+2.3%$39.35+2.3%-$1.31
2019$37.16+2.3%$38.45+2.3%-$1.28
2018$36.17+2.8%$37.42+2.8%-$1.25
2017$35.30+2.4%$36.53+2.4%-$1.22
2016$34.31+2.9%$35.50+2.9%-$1.18
2015$33.47+2.5%$34.63+2.5%-$1.16
2014$32.80+2.1%$33.94+2.1%-$1.13
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $41.53 $28.00 $13.53
2022$40.72+2.0%$27.07+3.4%$13.65
2021$38.89+4.7%$25.61+5.7%$13.28
2020$38.03+2.3%$24.73+3.5%$13.29
2019$37.16+2.3%$24.03+2.9%$13.13
2018$36.17+2.8%$23.33+3.0%$12.84
2017$35.30+2.4%$22.66+2.9%$12.64
2016$34.31+2.9%$22.14+2.4%$12.17
2015$33.47+2.5%$21.57+2.6%$11.90
2014$32.80+2.1%$21.12+2.2%$11.68
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 $41.53  5,290    
Hartford $38.77  5,930    
New Haven $38.65  2,040    
Norwich-New London $38.49  650    
Danbury $38.38  510  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $38.77  5,930    
Bridgeport-Stamford $41.53  5,290    
New Haven $38.65  2,040    
Norwich-New London $38.49  650    
Danbury $38.38  510    
Wages in other areas
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