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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,230
Mean wage30.22
Entry wage21.63
10th percentile wage18.95
50th percentile wage28.72
90th percentile wage44.40
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services1,12090.9%
Financial Activities806.9%
Public Adminsitration201.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities8033.14
Public Adminsitration2032.58
Professional & Business Services1,12029.86
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$30.22 $61.19  -$30.97
2014$30.07+.5%$60.89 +.5%-$30.81
2013$29.51+1.9%$59.75 +1.9%-$30.24
2012$28.95+1.9%$58.61 +1.9%-$29.66
2011$28.38+2.0%$57.47 +2.0%-$29.08
2010$27.94+1.6%$56.58 +1.6%-$28.63
2009$27.45+1.8%$55.59 +1.8%-$28.13
2008$27.16+1.1%$54.99 +1.1%-$27.83
2007$26.35+3.1%$53.36 +3.1%-$27.00
2006$25.47+3.5%$51.57 +3.5%-$26.10
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.22 $30.21  $0.01
2014$30.07+.5%$29.96 +.8%$0.11
2013$29.51+1.9%$29.32 +2.2%$0.19
2012$28.95+1.9%$28.73 +2.1%$0.22
2011$28.38+2.0%$28.24 +1.7%$0.14
2010$27.94+1.6%$27.80 +1.6%$0.15
2009$27.45+1.8%$27.33 +1.7%$0.13
2008$27.16+1.1%$26.96 +1.4%$0.20
2007$26.35+3.1%$26.27 +2.6%$0.08
2006$25.47+3.5%$25.43 +3.3%$0.04

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
Best Pay
Bridgeport-Stamford 30.22 1,230
New Haven 25.74 650
Hartford 24.52 2,560
Danbury 23.53 200
Norwich-New London 22.07 200
Highest Employment
Hartford 24.52 2,560
Bridgeport-Stamford 30.22 1,230
New Haven 25.74 650
Norwich-New London 22.07 200
Danbury 23.53 200
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