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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment850
Mean wage10.46
Entry wage9.19
10th percentile wage8.99
50th percentile wage9.39
90th percentile wage14.02
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality880103%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality88010.40
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$10.46 $12.64  -$2.18
2014$10.38+.7%$12.55 +.7%-$2.16
2013$10.18+2.0%$12.30 +2.0%-$2.12
2012$10.05+1.3%$12.14 +1.3%-$2.09
2011$9.90+1.5%$11.96 +1.5%-$2.06
2010$9.76+1.4%$11.80 +1.4%-$2.03
2009$9.66+1.1%$11.67 +1.1%-$2.01
2008$9.47+2.0%$11.44 +2.0%-$1.97
2007$9.21+2.8%$11.13 +2.8%-$1.92
2006$8.85+4.1%$10.70 +4.1%-$1.84
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$10.46 $30.21  -$19.75
2014$10.38+.7%$29.96 +.8%-$19.58
2013$10.18+2.0%$29.32 +2.2%-$19.14
2012$10.05+1.3%$28.73 +2.1%-$18.68
2011$9.90+1.5%$28.24 +1.7%-$18.33
2010$9.76+1.4%$27.80 +1.6%-$18.03
2009$9.66+1.1%$27.33 +1.7%-$17.66
2008$9.47+2.0%$26.96 +1.4%-$17.48
2007$9.21+2.8%$26.27 +2.6%-$17.05
2006$8.85+4.1%$25.43 +3.3%-$16.57

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
New Haven 11.00 470
Bridgeport-Stamford 10.46 850
Norwich-New London 10.38 590
Hartford 10.33 1,100
Danbury 10.16 290
Highest Employment
Hartford 10.33 1,100
Bridgeport-Stamford 10.46 850
Norwich-New London 10.38 590
New Haven 11.00 470
Danbury 10.16 290
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