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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage88.50
Entry wage58.01
10th percentile wage60.35
50th percentile wage72.10
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services200
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 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services20089.14
Surgeons (29-1067)
Treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive methods, such as manual manipulation or by using instruments and appliances.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$88.50 $43.27  $45.23
2014$88.07+.5%$43.06 +.5%$45.01
2013$86.42+1.9%$42.25 +1.9%$44.17
2012$84.77+1.9%$41.45 +1.9%$43.32
2011$83.12+2.0%$40.64 +2.0%$42.48
2010$81.83+1.6%$40.01 +1.6%$41.82
2009$80.40+1.8%$39.31 +1.8%$41.09
2008$79.54+1.1%$38.89 +1.1%$40.65
2007$77.17+3.1%$37.73 +3.1%$39.44
2006$74.59+3.5%$36.47 +3.5%$38.12
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$88.50 $30.21  $58.29
2014$88.07+.5%$29.96 +.8%$58.11
2013$86.42+1.9%$29.32 +2.2%$57.10
2012$84.77+1.9%$28.73 +2.1%$56.04
2011$83.12+2.0%$28.24 +1.7%$54.88
2010$81.83+1.6%$27.80 +1.6%$54.04
2009$80.40+1.8%$27.33 +1.7%$53.07
2008$79.54+1.1%$26.96 +1.4%$52.58
2007$77.17+3.1%$26.27 +2.6%$50.90
2006$74.59+3.5%$25.43 +3.3%$49.16

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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Hartford 106.44 360
New Haven 101.66 110
Danbury 95.37 60
Waterbury 91.25 30
Bridgeport-Stamford 88.50  
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New Haven 101.66 110
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