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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment530
Mean wage11.39
Entry wage9.28
10th percentile wage9.09
50th percentile wage10.49
90th percentile wage15.47
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Other Services31059.2%
Leisure and Hospitality408.4%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality4012.91
Other Services31011.20
Trade, Transportation & Utilities10.98
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (39-2021)
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks. Exclude "Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers" (31-9096).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.39 $15.29  -$3.90
2014$11.31+.7%$15.18 +.7%-$3.87
2013$11.08+2.0%$14.88 +2.0%-$3.79
2012$10.94+1.3%$14.69 +1.3%-$3.74
2011$10.78+1.5%$14.47 +1.5%-$3.69
2010$10.63+1.4%$14.27 +1.4%-$3.64
2009$10.52+1.1%$14.12 +1.1%-$3.60
2008$10.31+2.0%$13.84 +2.0%-$3.53
2007$10.03+2.8%$13.47 +2.8%-$3.43
2006$9.64+4.1%$12.94 +4.1%-$3.30
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.39 $30.21  -$18.82
2014$11.31+.7%$29.96 +.8%-$18.65
2013$11.08+2.0%$29.32 +2.2%-$18.24
2012$10.94+1.3%$28.73 +2.1%-$17.79
2011$10.78+1.5%$28.24 +1.7%-$17.45
2010$10.63+1.4%$27.80 +1.6%-$17.16
2009$10.52+1.1%$27.33 +1.7%-$16.80
2008$10.31+2.0%$26.96 +1.4%-$16.64
2007$10.03+2.8%$26.27 +2.6%-$16.23
2006$9.64+4.1%$25.43 +3.3%-$15.79

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 12.69 160
Hartford 12.23 610
Bridgeport-Stamford 11.39 530
Waterbury 11.11 40
New Haven 10.98 330
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Hartford 12.23 610
Bridgeport-Stamford 11.39 530
New Haven 10.98 330
Norwich-New London 12.69 160
Danbury 10.95 120
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