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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment120
Mean wage40.12
Entry wage29.04
10th percentile wage26.82
50th percentile wage38.59
90th percentile wage51.83
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing5040.4%
Public Adminsitration3028%
Professional & Business Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services46.24
Manufacturing5039.91
Public Adminsitration3036.23
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (29-9011)
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Include environmental protection officers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$40.12 $43.27  -$3.15
2014$39.92+.5%$43.06 +.5%-$3.13
2013$39.18+1.9%$42.25 +1.9%-$3.07
2012$38.43+1.9%$41.45 +1.9%-$3.01
2011$37.68+2.0%$40.64 +2.0%-$2.95
2010$37.10+1.6%$40.01 +1.6%-$2.91
2009$36.45+1.8%$39.31 +1.8%-$2.86
2008$36.06+1.1%$38.89 +1.1%-$2.83
2007$34.98+3.1%$37.73 +3.1%-$2.74
2006$33.81+3.5%$36.47 +3.5%-$2.65
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$40.12 $30.21  $9.91
2014$39.92+.5%$29.96 +.8%$9.96
2013$39.18+1.9%$29.32 +2.2%$9.85
2012$38.43+1.9%$28.73 +2.1%$9.70
2011$37.68+2.0%$28.24 +1.7%$9.44
2010$37.10+1.6%$27.80 +1.6%$9.30
2009$36.45+1.8%$27.33 +1.7%$9.12
2008$36.06+1.1%$26.96 +1.4%$9.10
2007$34.98+3.1%$26.27 +2.6%$8.72
2006$33.81+3.5%$25.43 +3.3%$8.38

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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Norwich-New London 40.34 90
New Haven 40.15 120
Bridgeport-Stamford 40.12 120
Danbury 38.54 20
Hartford 33.87 230
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New Haven 40.15 120
Bridgeport-Stamford 40.12 120
Norwich-New London 40.34 90
Danbury 38.54 20
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