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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment160
Mean wage28.76
Entry wage24.70
10th percentile wage23.37
50th percentile wage27.39
90th percentile wage36.87
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services14091%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services14028.78
Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011)
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.76 $40.95  -$12.19
2014$28.62+.5%$40.75 +.5%-$12.13
2013$28.08+1.9%$39.99 +1.9%-$11.90
2012$27.55+1.9%$39.22 +1.9%-$11.67
2011$27.01+2.0%$38.46 +2.0%-$11.44
2010$26.59+1.6%$37.86 +1.6%-$11.27
2009$26.13+1.8%$37.20 +1.8%-$11.07
2008$25.85+1.1%$36.80 +1.1%-$10.95
2007$25.08+3.1%$35.71 +3.1%-$10.62
2006$24.24+3.5%$34.51 +3.5%-$10.27
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.76 $30.21  -$1.45
2014$28.62+.5%$29.96 +.8%-$1.34
2013$28.08+1.9%$29.32 +2.2%-$1.23
2012$27.55+1.9%$28.73 +2.1%-$1.18
2011$27.01+2.0%$28.24 +1.7%-$1.22
2010$26.59+1.6%$27.80 +1.6%-$1.20
2009$26.13+1.8%$27.33 +1.7%-$1.20
2008$25.85+1.1%$26.96 +1.4%-$1.11
2007$25.08+3.1%$26.27 +2.6%-$1.18
2006$24.24+3.5%$25.43 +3.3%-$1.19

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
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Hartford 29.00 320
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.76 160
New Haven 28.14 220
Norwich-New London 27.91 60
Highest Employment
Hartford 29.00 320
New Haven 28.14 220
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.76 160
Norwich-New London 27.91 60
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