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Light Truck Drivers (53-3033) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment2,140
Mean wage$24.47
Entry wage$16.14
10th percentile wage$14.97
50th percentile wage$23.07
90th percentile wage$40.29
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Couriers and Messengers85039.8%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers23010.8%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods2009.4%
Administrative and Support Services602.7%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Educational Services10$32.46
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers50$29.34
Postal Service30$28.87
Couriers and Messengers850$26.54
Light Truck Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes Couriers and Messengers (43-5021) and Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $23.07 $19.34 $3.73
2022$22.17+4.1%$18.59+4.1%$3.58
2021$20.87+6.2%$17.50+6.2%$3.38
2020$20.02+4.3%$16.78+4.3%$3.24
2019$19.20+4.3%$16.09+4.3%$3.10
2018$18.45+4.1%$15.47+4.1%$2.98
2017$17.78+3.8%$14.91+3.8%$2.87
2016$17.22+3.2%$14.44+3.2%$2.78
2015$16.74+2.9%$14.04+2.9%$2.71
2014$16.35+2.4%$13.70+2.4%$2.64
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $23.07 $28.00 -$4.93
2022$22.17+4.1%$27.07+3.4%-$4.89
2021$20.87+6.2%$25.61+5.7%-$4.73
2020$20.02+4.3%$24.73+3.5%-$4.71
2019$19.20+4.3%$24.03+2.9%-$4.83
2018$18.45+4.1%$23.33+3.0%-$4.88
2017$17.78+3.8%$22.66+2.9%-$4.88
2016$17.22+3.2%$22.14+2.4%-$4.91
2015$16.74+2.9%$21.57+2.6%-$4.83
2014$16.35+2.4%$21.12+2.2%-$4.77
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
Waterbury $23.19  590    
Bridgeport-Stamford $23.07  2,140    
Norwich-New London $23.03  650    
Danbury $21.79  660    
New Haven $21.25  1,840  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $19.56  3,450    
Bridgeport-Stamford $23.07  2,140    
New Haven $21.25  1,840    
Danbury $21.79  660    
Norwich-New London $23.03  650    
Wages in other areas
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