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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment800
Mean wage9.48
Entry wage9.23
10th percentile wage8.97
50th percentile wage9.28
90th percentile wage9.66
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality77097%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality7709.41
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.48 $12.64  -$3.16
2014$9.41+.7%$12.55 +.7%-$3.13
2013$9.22+2.0%$12.30 +2.0%-$3.07
2012$9.11+1.3%$12.14 +1.3%-$3.03
2011$8.97+1.5%$11.96 +1.5%-$2.99
2010$8.85+1.4%$11.80 +1.4%-$2.94
2009$8.75+1.1%$11.67 +1.1%-$2.91
2008$8.58+2.0%$11.44 +2.0%-$2.86
2007$8.35+2.8%$11.13 +2.8%-$2.78
2006$8.02+4.1%$10.70 +4.1%-$2.67
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.48 $30.21  -$20.73
2014$9.41+.7%$29.96 +.8%-$20.55
2013$9.22+2.0%$29.32 +2.2%-$20.10
2012$9.11+1.3%$28.73 +2.1%-$19.62
2011$8.97+1.5%$28.24 +1.7%-$19.26
2010$8.85+1.4%$27.80 +1.6%-$18.94
2009$8.75+1.1%$27.33 +1.7%-$18.57
2008$8.58+2.0%$26.96 +1.4%-$18.37
2007$8.35+2.8%$26.27 +2.6%-$17.91
2006$8.02+4.1%$25.43 +3.3%-$17.40

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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Waterbury 10.78  
Danbury 9.67 140
Norwich-New London 9.57 1,110
Hartford 9.54 1,490
Bridgeport-Stamford 9.48 800
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Hartford 9.54 1,490
Norwich-New London 9.57 1,110
Bridgeport-Stamford 9.48 800
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