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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,960
Mean wage27.16
Entry wage21.89
10th percentile wage19.93
50th percentile wage27.41
90th percentile wage35.24
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services1,76090%
Public Adminsitration1407.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration14028.46
Education & Health Services1,76027.18
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.16 $43.27  -$16.11
2014$27.03+.5%$43.06 +.5%-$16.03
2013$26.52+1.9%$42.25 +1.9%-$15.73
2012$26.02+1.9%$41.45 +1.9%-$15.43
2011$25.51+2.0%$40.64 +2.0%-$15.13
2010$25.11+1.6%$40.01 +1.6%-$14.89
2009$24.67+1.8%$39.31 +1.8%-$14.63
2008$24.41+1.1%$38.89 +1.1%-$14.47
2007$23.68+3.1%$37.73 +3.1%-$14.04
2006$22.89+3.5%$36.47 +3.5%-$13.57
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.16 $30.21  -$3.05
2014$27.03+.5%$29.96 +.8%-$2.93
2013$26.52+1.9%$29.32 +2.2%-$2.80
2012$26.02+1.9%$28.73 +2.1%-$2.71
2011$25.51+2.0%$28.24 +1.7%-$2.72
2010$25.11+1.6%$27.80 +1.6%-$2.68
2009$24.67+1.8%$27.33 +1.7%-$2.65
2008$24.41+1.1%$26.96 +1.4%-$2.54
2007$23.68+3.1%$26.27 +2.6%-$2.58
2006$22.89+3.5%$25.43 +3.3%-$2.53

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 27.54 2,820
Bridgeport-Stamford 27.16 1,960
New Haven 27.00 1,480
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